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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Barcelona is 14% cheaper than Lisbon
| Lifestyle | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,250/mo | $1,400/mo | +12% |
| Moderate | $1,750/mo | $2,000/mo | +14% |
| Comfortable | $2,650/mo | $3,000/mo | +13% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,500/mo | $1,750/mo | +17% |
| Groceries & Food | $350/mo | $400/mo | +14% |
| Dining Out | $280/mo | $260/mo | -7% |
| Transport | $44/mo | $52/mo | +18% |
| Utilities & Internet | $175/mo | $200/mo | +14% |
| Healthcare | $140/mo | $160/mo | +14% |
| Leisure & Personal | $123/mo | $140/mo | +14% |
Sources: INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat / INE (Spain), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +12% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | +8% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $7 | $7 | +8% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +5% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +5% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $9 | $11 | +24% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $10 | $13 | +37% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8 | $9 | +14% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | +22% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $4 | +30% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1 | $2 | +23% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $800 | $850 | +6% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,100 | $2,100 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,400 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $44 | $45 | +2% |
| Taxi start (normal tariff) | $4 | $4 | -13% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $1 | +71% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | -5% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $120 | $130 | +8% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $35 | $38 | +9% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $18 | $20 | +11% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $78 | $82 | +5% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $35 | $33 | -6% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $82 | $87 | +6% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $40 | $45 | +13% |
| Cinema ticket | $8 | $10 | +25% |
| Tennis court (1 hr) | $12 | $14 | +17% |
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $15 | $16 | +7% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $4 | $4 | +7% |
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