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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 75% cheaper than Mexico City
| Lifestyle | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $700/mo | $1,250/mo | +79% |
| Moderate | $1,000/mo | $1,750/mo | +75% |
| Comfortable | $1,500/mo | $2,650/mo | +77% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $950/mo | $1,500/mo | +58% |
| Groceries & Food | $200/mo | $350/mo | +75% |
| Dining Out | $100/mo | $280/mo | +180% |
| Transport | $18/mo | $44/mo | +144% |
| Utilities & Internet | $100/mo | $175/mo | +75% |
| Healthcare | $80/mo | $140/mo | +75% |
| Leisure & Personal | $70/mo | $123/mo | +76% |
Sources: INEGI (Mexico), World Bank / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $1 | -28% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -29% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +32% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $7 | +38% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +20% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -17% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +47% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $6 | $9 | +47% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street taco (single) | $1 | $10 | +1483% |
| Comida corrida (set lunch) | $4 | $8 | +85% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $2 | -72% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $3 | +14% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $1 | -62% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $750 | $1,200 | +60% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $450 | $800 | +78% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,500 | $2,100 | +40% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $1,400 | +56% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro) | $16 | $44 | +175% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $4 | +400% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $1 | +27% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $2 | +48% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $55 | $120 | +118% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $25 | $35 | +40% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $15 | $18 | +20% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $52 | $78 | +50% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $30 | $35 | +17% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $72 | $82 | +14% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $40 | +33% |
| Cinema ticket | $4 | $8 | +100% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $15 | +159% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $4 | $4 | +14% |
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