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Lisbon trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Lisbon is about 44% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, 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 London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €12 | £10 | 39% less |
| Street food1 item | €4 | £3.44 | 66% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €30 | £26 | 32% less |
| Coffeeone cup | €2 | £1.72 | 53% less |
| Beerone bottle | €2.5 | £2.15 | 68% less |
| Bottled water | €0.8 | £0.69 | 47% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €1.5 | £1.29 | 35% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | €7 | £6.02 | 62% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €5 | £4.3 | 52% less |
| Transitone ride | €1.9 | £1.63 | same |
| Hotel night3-star | €140 | £120 | 33% less |
| SIM card1 week data | €15 | £13 | 29% more |
| Laundry | €2.5 | £2.15 | 28% less |
| Massage1 hour | €50 | £43 | 34% less |
| Half-day tourper person | €40 | £34 | 31% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15 | £13 | 60% 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£7.23–£17 | €23+£20+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.2–€3.2£1.03–£2.75 | €3.84+£3.3+ |
| Beerone bottle | €1.5–€4.25£1.29–£3.66 | €5.1+£4.39+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €5.6–€11.2£4.82–£9.64 | €13.4+£12+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €3.5–€9£3.01–£7.74 | €10.8+£9.29+ |
| Massage1 hour | €35–€80£30–£69 | €96+£83+ |
| Bottled water | €0.56–€1.6£0.48–£1.38 | €1.92+£1.65+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €28–€64£24–£55 | €76.8+£66+ |
- 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 GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Lisbon cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Lisbon is about £202 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £69 a day; comfortable travel is about £409. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £1,410.
Is Lisbon cheaper than London?
For everyday things Lisbon is about 44% cheaper than London. 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 GBP?
A simple local meal is around €12 (about £10); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around €30 (about £26).
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 (£12) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.