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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Berlin is 5% cheaper than Lisbon
| Lifestyle | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,300/mo | $1,250/mo | -4% |
| Moderate | $1,850/mo | $1,750/mo | -5% |
| Comfortable | $2,800/mo | $2,650/mo | -5% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,300/mo | $1,500/mo | +15% |
| Groceries & Food | $370/mo | $350/mo | -5% |
| Dining Out | $200/mo | $280/mo | +40% |
| Transport | $67/mo | $44/mo | -34% |
| Utilities & Internet | $185/mo | $175/mo | -5% |
| Healthcare | $148/mo | $140/mo | -5% |
| Leisure & Personal | $130/mo | $123/mo | -5% |
Sources: Destatis (Germany), Eurostat / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $1 | -19% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -23% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -11% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $9 | $7 | -24% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -40% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $2 | -24% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3 | $2 | -27% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $9 | $9 | -6% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $11 | $10 | -14% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9 | $8 | -16% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $2 | -49% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4 | $3 | -23% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $1 | -41% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,000 | $1,200 | +20% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $700 | $800 | +14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,800 | $2,100 | +17% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,200 | $1,400 | +17% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (AB zone) | $98 | $44 | -55% |
| Taxi start | $4 | $4 | -7% |
| Taxi per km | $2 | $1 | -68% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $250 | $120 | -52% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $33 | $35 | +6% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $13 | $18 | +38% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $82 | $78 | -5% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $35 | $35 | 0% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $90 | $82 | -9% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $35 | $40 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket | $12 | $8 | -33% |
| Item | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $18 | $15 | -17% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $3 | $4 | +48% |
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