Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Lisbon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lisbon is 6.3% lower than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lisbon is 1.2% lower than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Lisbon are 8.7% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lisbon are 14.1% lower than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Lisbon are 6.2% lower than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lisbon is 43.5% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.75 € | -15.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 2.39 € | -1.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.66 € | 1.80 € | -32.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 € | 1.33 € | -21.8 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.97 € | 3.64 € | -8.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.31 € | -0.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.67 € | +1.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 2.74 € | -2.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.46 € | 5.02 € | -7.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.47 € | 3.10 € | -10.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.31 € | 5.80 € | -8.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.97 € | -4.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.61 € | -27.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.80 € | -14.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.02 € | +2.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.77 € | +1.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.83 € | +9.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.59 € | +32.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.75 € | -13.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.23 € | +1.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 2.84 € | +45.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 5.60 € | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.70 € | +5.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 1.20 € | -42.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 € | 15.55 € | -37.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.28 € | 6.72 € | +7.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,182.50 € | 30,000.00 € | -9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,972.05 € | 33,600.01 € | +16.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 162.62 € | 130.39 € | -19.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.40 € | 21.06 € | +46.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.82 € | 37.09 € | +20.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.90 € | 41.11 € | +0.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.88 € | 15.05 € | +16.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 526.07 € | 532.14 € | +1.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,240.91 € | 14,004.55 € | +51.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.25 € | 83.47 € | +0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.88 € | 36.01 € | +3.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.03 € | 78.38 € | -13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.48 € | 103.66 € | -8.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,383.90 € | 1,401.07 € | +1.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 987.17 € | 1,027.25 € | +4.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,295.11 € | 2,643.08 € | +15.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,573.91 € | 1,710.59 € | +8.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 575.83 € | 556.85 € | -3.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 350.22 € | 311.89 € | -10.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,199.89 € | 1,227.58 € | -44.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.55 | 4.36 | +22.6 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Getafe | 9.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coslada | 9.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in La Moraleja | 11.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rivas-Vaciamadrid | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fuenlabrada | 15.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mostoles | 15.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alcala de Henares | 20.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Soto del Real | 26.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aranjuez | 30.41 miles |
Cities near Lisbon: | Cost of Living in Carnaxide | 6.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 miles |