Price level in plain English
100 is the EU average. A score of 73 means prices are roughly 27% lower; 113 means roughly 13% higher.
Calculators
Cost of Living Comparison Calculator
See how your monthly budget could change in another European city. Add your own rent and income to make the comparison useful.
Choose countries to load an average take-home pay and update the example. You can edit every amount.
Income is for one average-paid worker without children. A price level of 100 is the EU average: 73 means about 27% cheaper, while 113 means about 13% more expensive. Rent is only an editable estimate.
Warsaw, Poland
Choose where you live. We load the country-average take-home pay; replace it and rent with your real numbers.
Country price level
Poland: 73.3 · 27% below the EU average
Income reference
Average net pay · 1 worker, no children · 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
Choose where you may move. We load the country average; replace it with the income and rent you expect.
Country price level
Portugal: 86.6 · 13% below the EU average
Income reference
Average net pay · 1 worker, no children · 2025
Warsaw · Your monthly spending
Poland
Your monthly comparison
Warsaw → Lisbon
Warsaw · Monthly cost
€2,045
Lisbon · Monthly cost
€2,508
Difference per month
+€463
Lisbon · Money left after expenses
-€866
Warsaw · Money left after expenses
-€698
Income spent on rent
Warsaw: 46.5% · Lisbon: 51.8%
Where your money goes
| Expense | Warsaw | Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | €950 | €1,300 | +36.8% |
| Groceries | €350 | €399 | +14.0% |
| Restaurants & cafés | €180 | €165 | −8.6% |
| Transport | €70 | €76 | +8.1% |
| Bills & utilities | €160 | €179 | +11.8% |
| Mobile & internet | €35 | €57 | +63.3% |
| Leisure & entertainment | €120 | €135 | +12.8% |
| Clothes & shoes | €60 | €54 | −10.0% |
| Other spending | €120 | €144 | +19.7% |
Use the result to make the next decision
The estimate is a starting point. Compare the relevant terms and risks before acting.
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Official country averages · prices and net income
How the calculator works
Choose countries to load an average take-home pay and recalculate everyday spending. Every amount stays editable.
Average take-home pay
The annual net figure is divided by 12. It represents one average-paid worker without children, not a household.
Your real numbers
Replace the average income and rent estimate with the job and home you are actually considering.
What can still change
Your area, household, taxes, deposit and time of year can change the real total.
Currency rates refresh automatically. They are planning estimates, not a live card or bank quote.
Decision framework
See how your monthly budget may change when you move from one European city to another.
Choose two countries to load a national average take-home pay and update everyday spending from Eurostat price levels. The income is for one average-paid worker without children; rent remains an editable estimate.
Warsaw to Lisbon
Use one normal month in Warsaw. Add a real Lisbon rent listing and the income you expect there. The calculator will estimate how groceries, transport, eating out and other daily costs may change.
Before you trust the result
- Keep every amount in the same currency.
- Use rent for the type of home and area you actually want.
- Add deposits and moving costs separately — they are not monthly expenses.
- Check your numbers again before making a moving decision.
FAQ
Are these average prices for each city?
No. The price levels and income reference are country-wide. The income is an average for one worker without children, while rent is only an editable estimate.
Why do I enter rent myself?
Rent can change a lot by area, home type and date. A recent listing for the home you want is more useful than a broad average.
What does Eurostat add to the calculation?
It shows how everyday price levels differ between countries. We use that to estimate groceries, transport, restaurants and other regular spending.
Can I use another currency?
Yes. Pick any currency in the calculator and use it for every amount.