🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇫🇷 Lyon
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇵🇹
Lisbon
Portugal
$1,785–$2,826/mo
€1,653 – €2,617 / month (local)
🇫🇷
Lyon
France
$2,154–$3,410/mo
€1,994 – €3,157 / month (local)
Lyon is 21% more expensive
Lisbon wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Lisbon (USD) | Lyon (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,338–$2,082 | $1,615–$2,513 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $706–$1,115 | $853–$1,346 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Utilities | $56–$108 | $67–$130 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Groceries | $283–$424 | $341–$512 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $37–$67 | $45–$81 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Public transport (monthly) | $71–$86 | $85–$103 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Internet & Mobile | $22–$37 | $27–$45 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Gym membership | $26–$48 | $31–$58 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Cinema ticket | $10–$13 | $13–$16 | 🟢 Lisbon |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,785–$2,826 | $2,154–$3,410 | 🟢 Lisbon |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing6.6 / 10 · 4.5 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Safety9.3 / 10 · 9.7 / 10
Lisbon
Lyon▲ better
Healthcare9.3 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Education8.9 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Environment8.0 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Lisbon
Lyon▲ better
Economy8.0 / 10 · 6.7 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Culture8.6 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Internet9.0 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Lisbon▲ better
Lyon
Who should choose which city?
Choose Lisbon if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Lyon
- ✓Value
- ✓Weather
- ✓Digital nomads
- ✓Remote work
Choose Lyon if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Lyon offers vs Lisbon
- ✓Food capital
- ✓Pharma
- ✓Rhône
- ✓Biotech
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