Lisbon, Portugal
+12% vs Lisbon avgEstrela / Lapa is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Lisbon, with a cost of living index of 38.9 — that is +12% compared to the Lisbon average. It ranks #4 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €950/month, compared to a range of €610 in Amadora to €1,085 in Chiado.
For a typical resident of Estrela / Lapa, housing takes up roughly 50% 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 €37,986 before tax.
Salaries in Estrela / Lapa reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 38.9:
After tax and deductions of 32.1% in Portugal, take-home pay for someone earning €37,986 would be roughly €25,792/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €24,737 salary in Estrela / Lapa, Lisbon (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Estrela / Lapa would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $29,175 |
| London | GBP | £25,108 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 145,985 |
| 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% |
| Alfama | 38.2 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Belém | 38.2 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Estrela / Lapa, Lisbon to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Estrela / Lapa is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Lisbon. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #4 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Estrela / Lapa is above the Lisbon average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.