Cost of Living in Munich vs Lisbon

Cost of living in Munich is 50% higher than in Lisbon (without rent).

Rent in Munich is 25% more expensive than in Lisbon.

Cost of living including rent in Munich is 34% higher than in Lisbon.

Food in Munich is 40% more expensive than in Lisbon.

Transport in Munich is 137% more expensive than in Lisbon.

Munich vs. Lisbon Comparision

Munich Lisbon
Cost of Living, including rent
2,332 $
1,738 $
Without Rent
953 $
637 $
Rent & Utilities
1,380 $
1,101 $
Food
569 $
405 $
Transport
219 $
93 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,717 $
1,351 $
Quality of Life
94
82
Population
1.5M
546.0K

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Munich Lisbon

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
17.1 $ 13 $
Dinner, for 2 77.8 $ 50 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.8 $ 9.76 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.12 $ 3.03 $
Capuccino 4.67 $ 3.03 $
Coke, 330ml 4 $ 1.86 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $ 1.06 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.66 $ 1.4 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $ 1.46 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.87 $ 3.45 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $ 11.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.8 $ 7.52 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 20.4 $ 14.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.02 $ 2.37 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.87 $ 1.64 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.53 $ 2.03 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.73 $ 1.86 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $ 2.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.62 $ 0.61 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $ 2.57 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.51 $ 6.48 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.2 $ 1.36 $
Cigarette pack 9.36 $ 6.11 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 4.13 $ 2.23 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 56.1 $ 44.7 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 2.03 $ 1.98 $
Taxi, 8 km 26.8 $ 11.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 78.3 $ 86.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.23 $ 6.75 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.54 $ 4.87 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.06 $ 2.12 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.51 $ 2.89 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
165 $ 91.2 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
258 $ 139 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
43.3 $ 36.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,107 $ 892 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,147 $ 1,564 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,433 $ 1,300 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,772 $ 2,473 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 12,629 $ 6,911 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 9,154 $ 3,548 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,717 $ 1,351 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.97 % 3.99 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 56.9 $ 40.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.2 $ 8.72 $
Haircut 23 $ 14.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 107 $ 92.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 101 $ 92.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,009 $ 595 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 19,483 $ 16,143 $