🇩🇪 Hamburg vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇩🇪
Hamburg
Germany
$2,338–$3,703/mo
€2,165 – €3,429 / month (local)
🇵🇹
Lisbon
Portugal
$1,785–$2,826/mo
€1,653 – €2,617 / month (local)
Hamburg is 31% more expensive
Lisbon wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Hamburg (USD) | Lisbon (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,754–$2,728 | $1,338–$2,082 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $926–$1,462 | $706–$1,115 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Utilities | $73–$141 | $56–$108 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Groceries | $370–$555 | $283–$424 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $49–$88 | $37–$67 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Public transport (monthly) | $93–$112 | $71–$86 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Internet & Mobile | $29–$49 | $22–$37 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Gym membership | $34–$63 | $26–$48 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Cinema ticket | $14–$18 | $10–$13 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,338–$3,703 | $1,785–$2,826 | 🟢 Lisbon |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing5.5 / 10 · 6.6 / 10
Hamburg
Lisbon▲ better
Safety9.4 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Healthcare7.7 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Hamburg
Lisbon▲ better
Education9.0 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Environment8.1 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Economy8.1 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Culture8.7 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Internet9.1 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Hamburg▲ better
Lisbon
Who should choose which city?
Choose Hamburg if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Hamburg offers vs Lisbon
- ✓Port city
- ✓Music
- ✓Water
- ✓Logistics
Choose Lisbon if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Hamburg
- ✓Value
- ✓Weather
- ✓Digital nomads
- ✓Remote work
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