Where do people in Lisbon buy groceries?
Lisbon residents shop at supermarkets of every size, small neighbourhood grocers and municipal markets. Mercado de Campo de Ourique, Mercado de Arroios and Mercado de Alvalade are neighbourhood markets with fish, meat, fruit and vegetable stalls, liveliest in the morning. Mercado da Ribeira at Cais do Sodré keeps a traditional produce section, while half of the hall is a busy food court aimed at visitors.
Feira da Ladra, the flea market at Campo de Santa Clara, runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays and sells second-hand goods rather than food. Many markets close on Sundays.
How do you get around Lisbon and what do daily costs look like?
Lisbon's metro, buses, trams, funiculars and Tagus ferries use a rechargeable transit card. You top it up at metro-station machines, either with single tickets or with stored credit, and stored credit usually works out cheaper per journey. Historic trams and funiculars cost more if you pay on board.
Typical small spends are an espresso and a custard tart (pastel de nata) at a pastry shop, a sandwich or soup at lunch, and petiscos, small shared dishes, in the evening. Tipping is optional; rounding up or leaving small change is common, and around 5 to 10 percent is usual for good table service.
How do Lisbon prices compare with the rest of Portugal?
As the capital and a major visitor city, Lisbon has higher prices for eating out, drinks and services than most Portuguese towns, especially in Baixa, Chiado, Alfama and Belém, while supermarket shelf prices from national chains are closer to the rest of the country.
In restaurants, bread, olives, butter or cheese placed on the table before you order (the couvert) are charged if you eat them, so send them back if you do not want them. Standing at a café counter often costs less than sitting on a terrace, and residential districts such as Arroios or Alvalade serve lunch menus at local prices.
What things cost in Lisbon
| Product | Local product name | Price per unit | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk - 1 L | UHT milk, reduced fat | €1.00 / 1 L | 1 L, 6 L |
| Eggs - 10 pieces | Standard eggs | €2.49 / 10 pieces | 12 pieces |
| Rice - 1 kg | White rice, standard | €1.27 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Pasta - 500 g | Dried pasta | €0.69 / 0.5 kg | 500 g |
| Bread - 500 g | White sliced bread | €1.17 / 0.5 kg | 820 g, 450 g |
| Cooking oil - 1 L | Sunflower oil | €1.84 / 1 L | 1 L, 3 L |
| Chicken - 1 kg | Whole fresh chicken | €3.49 / 1 kg | 1.44 kg, 2.43 kg |
| Beef - 1 kg | Boneless beef (cubes / cuts) | €20.00 / 1 kg | 270 g |
| Ground beef - 1 kg | Ground beef | €13.88 / 1 kg | 900 g |
| Potatoes - 1 kg | Potatoes | €1.26 / 1 kg | 3 kg, 5 kg |
| Tomatoes - 1 kg | Tomatoes | €2.69 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Onions - 1 kg | Onions | €1.69 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Bananas - 1 kg | Bananas | €2.09 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Apples - 1 kg | Apples, Gala | €1.99 / 1 kg | 1 kg |
| Yogurt - 1 kg | Plain full-fat yogurt | €1.49 / 1 kg | 1,000 g |
| Drinking water - 1.5 L | Bottled drinking water | €0.38 / 1.5 L | 9 L |
| Shampoo - 400 ml | Shampoo | €1.84 / 0.4 L | 400 ml |
| Shower gel - 400 ml | Shower gel | €0.45 / 0.4 L | 1 L |
| Bar soap - 100 g | Bar soap | €0.79 / 0.1 kg | 100 g, 90 g |
| Liquid soap - 500 ml | Liquid soap | €1.19 / 0.5 L | 500 ml, 1 L |
| Toothbrush - 1 piece | Toothbrush | €0.40 / 1 piece | 3 pieces |
| Toilet paper - 4 rolls | Toilet paper | €1.06 / 4 pieces | 12 pieces |
| Paper towels - 2 rolls | Paper towels | €0.93 / 2 pieces | 4 pieces |
| Dishwashing liquid - 500 ml | Dishwashing liquid | €0.45 / 0.5 L | 1 L, 2 L |
| Trash bags - 20 pieces | Trash bags | €1.14 / 20 pieces | 40 pieces |
| Basic cotton T-shirt - 1 piece | Basic cotton T-shirt | €9.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Jeans - 1 pair | Jeans | €22.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Trousers - 1 pair | Chino or cotton trousers | €29.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Socks - 3-pack | Socks | €4.99 / 3 pieces | 3 pieces, 6 pieces |
| Casual sneakers - 1 pair | Casual sneakers | €27.45 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Towel - 50 x 90 cm | Towel | €4.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Single bed linen set - 1 set | Single bed linen set | €5.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Pillow - 1 piece | Pillow | €1.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Blanket - 1 piece | Blanket | €3.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Frying pan - 24 cm | Frying pan | €4.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Cooking pot - 24 cm | Cooking pot | €10.75 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| LED bulb - 9W | LED bulb | €3.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Shirt - 1 piece | Basic long-sleeve shirt | €22.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Gloves - 1 pair | Knitted or fleece gloves | €4.49 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Beanie - 1 piece | Knitted beanie | €7.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Boots - 1 pair | Ankle boots | €34.73 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Women's dress - 1 piece | Women's everyday dress | €22.99 / 1 piece | 1 piece |
Compared with the other cities
US dollar prices for 42 products that we also have in at least three other cities. The percentage shows the difference from the average of those cities.
Lower in Lisbon
- Shower gel - 400 ml$0.50-90%
- Toothbrush - 1 piece$0.45-70%
- Dishwashing liquid - 500 ml$0.50-69%
- Pillow - 1 piece$2.22-62%
- Single bed linen set - 1 set$6.69-57%
- Shampoo - 400 ml$2.05-55%
Higher in Lisbon
- Onions - 1 kg$1.89+47%
- Casual sneakers - 1 pair$30.65+35%
- Basic cotton T-shirt - 1 piece$11.15+31%
- Trousers - 1 pair$33.49+25%
- Beef - 1 kg$22.33+7%
- Eggs - 10 pieces$2.78+5%
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Questions people ask
What is the price of milk in Lisbon?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €1.00 per 1 L, about $1.12 at that day's reference rate.
What is the price of eggs in Lisbon?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €2.49 per 10 pieces, about $2.78 at that day's reference rate.
What is the price of rice in Lisbon?
The local shop price we read on November 8, 2026 was €1.27 per 1 kg, about $1.42 at that day's reference rate.
How much is US$100 in Euro?
At the reference rate of November 8, 2026, US$100 comes to about €89.56.
Which products cost less in Lisbon than in the other cities?
By dollar price, the clearest gaps are shower gel (-90%), toothbrush (-70%), and dishwashing liquid (-69%).
What is the couvert in Lisbon restaurants?
In Lisbon restaurants, the couvert is the bread, butter, olives or other starters brought to the table before you order. It is not free: you pay for whatever you eat, and you can send it back if you do not want it.
How do you pay for public transport in Lisbon?
Public transport in Lisbon uses a rechargeable transit card, bought and topped up at machines in metro stations. Loading stored credit onto the card usually costs less per journey than paying on board Lisbon's trams, funiculars or buses.
Where do these prices come from?
Prices come from public shop pages and haven't been independently verified. The Data & methodology page has the details.
