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Lisbon trip cost from the Netherlands — prices in €
Updated October 2026 · €0.86 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Lisbon is about 44% cheaper than Amsterdam. Here's what things cost in EUR, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Lisbon vs Amsterdam
| Item | In EUR | vs Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €12 | 40% less | |
| Street food1 item | €4 | 33% less | |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €30 | 25% less | |
| Coffeeone cup | €2 | 52% less | |
| Beerone bottle | €2.5 | 62% less | |
| Bottled water | €0.8 | 56% less | |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €1.5 | 32% less | |
| Taxi5 km in town | €7 | 61% less | |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €5 | 58% less | |
| Transitone ride | €1.9 | 44% less | |
| Hotel night3-star | €140 | 15% less | |
| SIM card1 week data | €15 | same | |
| Laundry | €2.5 | 38% less | |
| Massage1 hour | €50 | 38% less | |
| Half-day tourper person | €40 | 20% less | |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15 | 40% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What €100 gets you in Lisbon
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €8.4–€19.2€8.4–€19 | €23+€23+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.2–€3.2€1.2–€3.2 | €3.84+€3.84+ |
| Beerone bottle | €1.5–€4.25€1.5–€4.25 | €5.1+€5.1+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €5.6–€11.2€5.6–€11 | €13.4+€13+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €3.5–€9€3.5–€9 | €10.8+€11+ |
| Massage1 hour | €35–€80€35–€80 | €96+€96+ |
| Bottled water | €0.56–€1.6€0.56–€1.6 | €1.92+€1.92+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €28–€64€28–€64 | €76.8+€77+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in EUR, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Lisbon cost from the Netherlands?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Lisbon is about €234 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about €80 a day; comfortable travel is about €475. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly €1,640.
Is Lisbon cheaper than Amsterdam?
For everyday things Lisbon is about 44% cheaper than Amsterdam. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Lisbon in EUR?
A simple local meal is around €12 (about €12); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around €30 (about €30).
What price is a rip-off in Lisbon?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above €13.4 (€13) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.