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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 49% cheaper than Bangkok
| Lifestyle | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,250/mo | $650/mo | -48% |
| Moderate | $1,750/mo | $900/mo | -49% |
| Comfortable | $2,650/mo | $1,350/mo | -49% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,500/mo | $500/mo | -67% |
| Groceries & Food | $350/mo | $180/mo | -49% |
| Dining Out | $280/mo | $60/mo | -79% |
| Transport | $44/mo | $32/mo | -27% |
| Utilities & Internet | $175/mo | $90/mo | -49% |
| Healthcare | $140/mo | $72/mo | -49% |
| Leisure & Personal | $123/mo | $63/mo | -49% |
Sources: INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat / NSO (Thailand), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +15% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $2 | +88% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $2 | -28% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $7 | $3 | -48% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $4 | +121% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -9% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $9 | $11 | +29% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $10 | $2 | -82% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8 | $28 | +268% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $5 | +167% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $3 | -24% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $3 | +209% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1 | $2 | +15% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,200 | $550 | -54% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $800 | $320 | -60% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,100 | $1,100 | -48% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,400 | $600 | -57% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $44 | $38 | -14% |
| Taxi start (normal tariff) | $4 | $1 | -75% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $0 | -76% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $1 | -41% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $120 | $100 | -17% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $35 | $20 | -43% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $18 | $12 | -33% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $78 | $55 | -29% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $35 | $28 | -20% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $82 | $80 | -2% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $40 | $35 | -13% |
| Cinema ticket | $8 | $6 | -30% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $15 | $6 | -63% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $4 | $3 | -25% |
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