Lisbon Cost of Living: Overview
What it costs to live and work remotely from Lisbon, broken down by category.
Lisbon has become the most expensive city on this list outside Western Europe generally — nomad demand plus a genuine local housing shortage have pushed rental prices up substantially over the past several years, particularly in central neighborhoods.
- 1BR apartment, central Lisbon — €1,000-2,000/month; Baixa and Chiado run toward the top of that range, and rents here have risen sharply since 2022, so older, lower figures are genuinely out of date
- 1BR apartment, outer neighborhoods — €700-1,400/month in areas like Arroios, Alcântara, or Campo de Ourique, a real discount for a short commute from the center
- Coworking, monthly — roughly €150/month for a standard membership, or around €20/day for occasional use
- Eating out, per meal — roughly €10-15 for a casual local meal, considerably more at restaurants aimed at tourists or the expat crowd in central neighborhoods
Run your own numbers
Every figure above is a starting estimate. Plug in your real budget with the Cost Calculator.
Open the Cost CalculatorThis is informational, not advice. Visa, tax, and immigration rules change, and a general guide can't account for your specific situation. Before you act on anything here, confirm current details with the relevant embassy, consulate, or a licensed immigration or tax professional. See our editorial policy for how we verify what we publish.