Cost of living
Lisbon vs Barcelona: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Lisbon and Barcelona using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Lisbon is about 8% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Lisbon is ~8% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Lisbon | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $260 | $260 |
| Transport (band mid) | $60 | $68 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $250 | $275 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $105 | $125 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,600 | $2,800 |
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.