Cost of living
City vs city cost of living comparison
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities between two cities side by side, using cited SetTern catalog cost bands. Free, no signup.
SetTern's city cost comparison puts two cities' monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities side by side using cited catalog midpoints, and names which is cheaper overall. It is a planning aid, not live listings — confirm figures with the linked sources before you decide where to move.
Berlin and Lisbon cost about the same
| Monthly | Berlin | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $260 | $260 |
| Transport (band mid) | $95 | $60 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $230 | $250 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $130 | $105 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.
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