vs
Lisbonis 12% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (49/10) vs Naples "Pricey" (28/10). Dorms avg $26/night vs $31/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇮🇹 Naples
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★
14 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $107/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
★★★★★
Coffee $2.31, dorms avg $31
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $5.89, 14 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
20 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇮🇹 Naples | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $42 cheaper | $47 | $6/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $67 cheaper | $82 | $16/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $106 cheaper | $132 | $26/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇮🇹 Naples |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $14.15 20% less | $17.68 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.47 29% less | $41.26 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.54 40% less | $5.89 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 | $2.31 10% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.36 | $1.77 25% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇹▼
Lisbon
Portugal
49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night). Strong hostel scene (81 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGoodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$26/night
Total hostels50
🇮🇹▼
Naples
Italy
28
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOstello Bello Napoli (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$31/night
Total hostels14
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇮🇹 Naples
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Lisbon & Naples
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lisbon
17°C
High
/
12°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
🇮🇹 Naples
15°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 118mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇹 Lisbon
1. Miradouro de São Pedro de AlcântaraFree
2. Pastéis de BelémFree
3. Primeira Travessia Aérea do Atlântico SulFree
4. Museu dos Combatentes do Ultramar
5. Zoo TrainFree
🇮🇹 Naples
1. Belvedere Francesco LuccioFree
2. Cappella di San Giovanni BattistaFree
3. Duomo lavico della CapraraFree
4. Lapide di Claudio MiccoliFree
5. Scavi di ErcolanoFree
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