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Lisbon vs Singapore cost of living 2026
Which is cheaper, what exactly is cheaper, and how it feels on your money Β· Updated September 2026
π΅πΉ Lisbon
πΈπ¬ SingaporeLisbon is 31% cheaper than Singapore
Living on $4,855 a month in Lisbon feels like about $7,748 in Singapore β same standard of living, compared by feel rather than exchange rate.
Per day
$237 vs $245
Per month
$4,855 vs $7,748
Local meal
β¬ 11 vs S$ 7
$12.8 vs $5.38
Taxi 5 km
β¬ 6.5 vs S$ 8
$7.56 vs $6.15
At a glance
FoodSingapore 41% cheaper
CafΓ©s & drinksLisbon 59% cheaper
TransportSingapore 14% cheaper
StayLisbon 36% cheaper
FunLisbon 36% cheaper
- Where Singapore is clearly cheaper: Street food (59%β), Local meal (58%β), Transit (34%β)
- Where Lisbon is clearly cheaper: Beer (62%β), Cocktail & wine (62%β), Entry ticket (53%β)
Item by item
| Item | Lisbon | Singapore | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | β¬ 11$12.8 | S$ 7$5.38 | Singapore β58% |
| Street food1 item | β¬ 5$5.81 | S$ 3.1$2.38 | Singapore β59% |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | β¬ 25$29.1 | S$ 35$26.9 | Singapore β7% |
| Coffeeone cup | β¬ 2$2.33 | S$ 6$4.62 | Lisbon β50% |
| Beerone bottle | β¬ 3$3.49 | S$ 12$9.23 | Lisbon β62% |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | β¬ 7.8$9.07 | S$ 31$23.8 | Lisbon β62% |
| Bottled water | β¬ 1$1.16 | S$ 1.5$1.15 | similar |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | β¬ 2.5$2.91 | S$ 3.8$2.92 | similar |
| Taxi5 km in town | β¬ 6.5$7.56 | S$ 8$6.15 | Singapore β19% |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | β¬ 6$6.98 | S$ 10$7.69 | Lisbon β9% |
| Transitone ride | β¬ 1.8$2.09 | S$ 1.8$1.38 | Singapore β34% |
| Scooter rentalper day | β¬ 26$30.2 | S$ 32$24.6 | Singapore β19% |
| Hotel night3-star | β¬ 120$140 | S$ 220$169 | Lisbon β18% |
| Studio rent (month) | β¬ 1,300$1,512 | S$ 3,800$2,923 | Lisbon β48% |
| Laundry | β¬ 2.5$2.91 | S$ 5$3.85 | Lisbon β24% |
| SIM card1 week data | β¬ 10$11.6 | S$ 20$15.4 | Lisbon β24% |
| Haircutcut | β¬ 14$16.3 | S$ 25$19.2 | Lisbon β15% |
| Massage1 hour | β¬ 39$45.3 | S$ 72$55.4 | Lisbon β18% |
| Half-day tourper person | β¬ 39$45.3 | S$ 78$60 | Lisbon β24% |
| Entry ticketTourist town | β¬ 10$11.6 | S$ 32$24.6 | Lisbon β53% |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveler reports use the median of real reports. Hostels and local eateries cut both by 30%+.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Lisbon or Singapore?
Lisbon is 31% cheaper than Singapore. Daily budget $237 vs $245; a month $4,855 vs $7,748.
How do monthly costs compare between Lisbon and Singapore?
With a short-term studio and living costs, Lisbon is about $4,855 and Singapore about $7,748 per month.
Where do the numbers come from?
They start as estimates informed by published price levels; any item with 3+ traveler reports switches to the median of real reports. Live reports are in the app.