Lisbon, Portugal
-18% vs Lisbon avgBenfica is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Lisbon, with a cost of living index of 28.5 — that is -18% compared to the Lisbon average. Ranked #17 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €695/month, compared to a range of €610 in Amadora to €1,085 in Chiado.
For a typical resident of Benfica, housing takes up roughly 37% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €27,811 before tax.
Salaries in Benfica reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 28.5:
After tax and deductions of 29.0% in Portugal, take-home pay for someone earning €27,811 would be roughly €19,746/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €18,124 salary in Benfica, Lisbon (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Benfica would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $21,375 |
| London | GBP | £18,395 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 106,956 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiado | 44.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Príncipe Real | 43.4 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Bairro Alto | 39.9 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Estrela / Lapa | 38.9 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Alfama | 38.2 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Benfica, Lisbon to maintain your lifestyle.
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Benfica is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lisbon. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Benfica is below the Lisbon average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.