Living costs in Lisbon, Portugal
City-specific institutional guidance
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Monthly cost evidence
ISEG published student guide. Prices may be old; check current rental listings before using them. The source total includes books, while utilities and insurance are not separately priced. Source period: Undated; current market validity unconfirmed. Checked 2026-10-12.
Source monthly budget: €985.00 – €1,160.00. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (EUR) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | €600.00 – €700.00Accommodation | Source ↗Undated; current market validity unconfirmed · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Food & daily needs | €200.00 – €250.00Meals | Source ↗Undated; current market validity unconfirmed · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Transport | €35.00 – €40.00Transport | Source ↗Undated; current market validity unconfirmed · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | €100.00 – €120.00Leisure | Source ↗Undated; current market validity unconfirmed · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
Before accepting a fellowship in Lisbon
This location is listed in The Fellowship Directory. Living-cost research has not been completed here. Enter your own quotes in local currency; no default city prices are supplied. Confirm the exact hospital/site, especially for broad or combined location labels.
Ask your host about accommodation eligibility, health coverage and visa requirements. Confirm whether your stipend is gross or net, when the first payment arrives, and which costs are paid directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel and one-off arrival costs.
Check local services and requirements
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Housing
- Booking.com · Lisbon ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
- Airbnb · Lisbon ↗Rooms & furnished stays · check lease terms and total price
Food & daily needs
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Transport
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Utilities & phone
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- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
- Check activities & membership prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Health insurance
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
Build your own budget
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