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Lisbon trip cost from the US — prices in $
Updated October 2026For everyday spending, Lisbon is about 48% cheaper than New York. Here's what things cost in USD, 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 New York
| Item | Local | In USD | vs New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €12 | $14 | 30% less |
| Street food1 item | €4 | $4.65 | 53% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €30 | $35 | 37% less |
| Coffeeone cup | €2 | $2.33 | 61% less |
| Beerone bottle | €2.5 | $2.91 | 68% less |
| Bottled water | €0.8 | $0.93 | 53% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €1.5 | $1.74 | 42% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | €7 | $8.14 | 65% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €5 | $5.81 | 58% less |
| Transitone ride | €1.9 | $2.21 | 26% less |
| Hotel night3-star | €140 | $163 | 40% less |
| SIM card1 week data | €15 | $17 | 42% less |
| Laundry | €2.5 | $2.91 | 35% less |
| Massage1 hour | €50 | $58 | 42% less |
| Half-day tourper person | €40 | $47 | 42% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15 | $17 | 42% 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$9.77–$22 | €23+$27+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.2–€3.2$1.4–$3.72 | €3.84+$4.47+ |
| Beerone bottle | €1.5–€4.25$1.74–$4.94 | €5.1+$5.93+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €5.6–€11.2$6.51–$13 | €13.4+$16+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €3.5–€9$4.07–$10 | €10.8+$13+ |
| Massage1 hour | €35–€80$41–$93 | €96+$112+ |
| Bottled water | €0.56–€1.6$0.65–$1.86 | €1.92+$2.23+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €28–€64$33–$74 | €76.8+$89+ |
- 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 USD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Lisbon cost from the US?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Lisbon is about $272 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about $93 a day; comfortable travel is about $552. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly $1,910.
Is Lisbon cheaper than New York?
For everyday things Lisbon is about 48% cheaper than New York. 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 USD?
A simple local meal is around €12 (about $14); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around €30 (about $35).
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 ($16) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.