What budget for activities and outings Lisbon?
Entrance can be free or with a discount (up to 50%) for holders of the Lisboa Card, a pass sold at the Turismo de Lisboa branches. It is valid for a list of attractions for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Some museums are free on the first Sunday of the month or on Sunday morning. This is usually specified on their website. It is possible to visit museums for free on International Museum Day (in May).
For fashionistas, Zara is 20% cheaper than in France. And don't forget that Turismo de Lisboa has set up the Lisboa Shopping Card, which offers discounts (from 5 to 20%) in over 200 stores in the city (Baixa, Chiado, Liberdade...). Information available from Ask Me Lisboa tourist offices or on the website: www.visitlisboa.com
Looking for cheap cocktails? See you in the Bairro Alto. However, quality is not guaranteed. The price ranges vary greatly from one place to another and for a cocktail you can pay between 5 and 12 €. Beer is about 1.5-2 € for a half (an imperial).
What budget to eat Lisbon?
To eat cheaply, you'll need to go to small neighborhood restaurants where you can have lunch for around €15 per person. Tapas restaurants, wine bars and international cuisine are often more expensive. With drinks, you're looking at around €30 per person.
It may be difficult to use your credit card in traditional places, especially for small amounts. Bring some cash with you. To drink cheaply, choose the most typical places that don't charge much. It is also possible to buy a drink at the supermarket and consume it quietly in a square or on the banks of the Tagus.
What is the budget for accommodation Lisbon?
You will need to plan a budget of about 80 to 100 € per night if you want to sleep in a good quality hotel. For young travellers on a limited budget, you will find a multitude of youth hostels, most of them located in the heart of the city and very well maintained (count 15/20 € the dormitory bed). In between, you have all the pensions, apartments to rent. There, you can get away with it for 50 € a night. Some power plants or small companies offer some apartments, while in Portugal it is quite common, but in the capital it is not very common.
Travel budget Lisbon and cost of living
The cost of living in Portugal remains a little lower than in France's major cities. However, Lisbon, like any capital city, is a special case and therefore more expensive than the rest of the country. Especially since the Covid-19 crisis. Prices have risen sharply in recent years. You also need to take into account the tourist season, which will increase the price of your accommodation. Indeed, prices rise by up to 15% in summer (especially for accommodation). This is especially true in seaside towns. Prices: 1L of petrol costs an average of €2, 1 coffee between €0.8 and €2.5, 1 beer between €1.5 and €3.
Small budget: from €60 (staying at a campsite, youth hostel or new-generation hostel) to €90-100 (staying in a modest guesthouse).
Medium budget: around €160 (staying in a very decent residencial or bed & breakfast).
Large budget: from €300 (staying in a luxury or boutique hotel).
For students, an international student card (ISIC card) entitles you to numerous discounts (transport, accommodation, leisure, culture) worldwide, including in Portugal.
