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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 13% cheaper than Valencia
| Lifestyle | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,100/mo | $1,250/mo | +14% |
| Moderate | $1,550/mo | $1,750/mo | +13% |
| Comfortable | $2,350/mo | $2,650/mo | +13% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $950/mo | $1,500/mo | +58% |
| Groceries & Food | $310/mo | $350/mo | +13% |
| Dining Out | $220/mo | $280/mo | +27% |
| Transport | $40/mo | $44/mo | +10% |
| Utilities & Internet | $155/mo | $175/mo | +13% |
| Healthcare | $124/mo | $140/mo | +13% |
| Leisure & Personal | $109/mo | $123/mo | +13% |
Sources: INE (Spain), Eurostat / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +4% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $7 | $7 | 0% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +9% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +12% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +22% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (menú del día) | $11 | $10 | -14% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8 | $8 | -7% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $3 | 0% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | +38% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $950 | $1,200 | +26% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $650 | $800 | +23% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,600 | $2,100 | +31% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,100 | $1,400 | +27% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $40 | $44 | +10% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $4 | +300% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $1 | -59% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $115 | $120 | +4% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $33 | $35 | +6% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $18 | $18 | 0% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $35 | $40 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket | $9 | $8 | -8% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Valencia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $13 | $15 | +15% |
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