Lisbon Cost of Living 2026
Portugal · Big city · coast — cheaper than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Lisbon price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €11$12.8 | €7.7 – €17.6 | €21.12+ |
| Street food1 item | €5$5.81 | €3 – €9 | €10.8+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €25$29.1 | €17.5 – €40 | €48+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | €1.8$2.09 | €1.08 – €3.24 | €3.89+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €2$2.33 | €1.2 – €3.2 | €3.84+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | €3$3.49 | €1.8 – €5.4 | €6.48+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €2.5$2.91 | €1.5 – €4.75 | €5.7+ |
| Bottled water | €1$1.16 | €0.7 – €2 | €2.4+ |
| Beerone bottle | €3$3.49 | €1.8 – €5.1 | €6.12+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | €7.8$9.07 | €4.68 – €13.26 | €15.91+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €6.5$7.56 | €5.2 – €10.4 | €12.48+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €6$6.98 | €4.2 – €10.8 | €12.96+ |
| Transitone ride | €1.8$2.09 | €1.62 – €2.34 | €2.81+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | €26$30.2 | €18.2 – €41.6 | €49.92+ |
| Hotel night3-star | €120$140 | €72 – €192 | €230.4+ |
| Laundry | €2.5$2.91 | €1.75 – €4 | €4.8+ |
| SIM card1 week data | €10$11.6 | €7 – €17 | €20.4+ |
| Haircutcut | €14$16.3 | €8.4 – €25.2 | €30.24+ |
| Massage1 hour | €39$45.3 | €27.3 – €62.4 | €74.88+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €39$45.3 | €27.3 – €62.4 | €74.88+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €10$11.6 | €8 – €14 | €16.8+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate €0.86 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Lisbon
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Lisbon for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $3,425) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $1,430) comes to roughly $4,855 a month. A local long-term lease (studio €1,300) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Lisbon?
A mid-range room (about $144 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $237 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Lisbon is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect €5.2 – €10.4. Anything above €12.48 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Lisbon?
Coffee about €2 ($2.33), a local meal about €11 ($12.8), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about €25.