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Portois 6% cheaper ā BDI "Good Deal" (64/10) vs Lisbon "Good Deal" (57/10). Dorms avg $ā26/night vs $ā22/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forā¦
Traveler type
šµš¹ Lisbon
šµš¹ Porto
Solo budget traveler
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81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
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82 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $94/night
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Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
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Coffee $2.23, dorms avg $20
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
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Beer $3.54, 82 hostels
First-time Europer
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25 attractions
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | šµš¹ Lisbon | šµš¹ Porto | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Ā· street food Ā· free activities | $ā42 | $ā39 cheaper | $3/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Ā· restaurants | $67 | $64 cheaper | $3/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Ā· dining out Ā· some tours | $106 | $104 cheaper | $2/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | šµš¹ Lisbon | šµš¹ Porto |
|---|---|---|
| š„Street food meal Local market, street stall | $ā14.15 | $ā13.56 4% less |
| š½ļøMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $ā29.47 | $ā29.47 |
| šŗBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $ā3.54 | $ā3.54 |
| āCoffee Espresso or flat white | $ā2.58 | $ā2.23 14% less |
| šSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $ā2.36 | $ā1.83 22% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexā¢
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Lisbon
Portugal
57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexā¢
Higher dorm prices (avg $26/night). Strong hostel scene (23 hostels). Plenty to see (25 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGoodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$ā26/night
Total hostels23
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Porto
Portugal
64
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexā¢
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRosalma Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$ā22/night
Total hostels24
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
šµš¹ Lisbon
šµš¹ Porto
šŖšŗ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
šŗšø US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
š¬š§ UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
š¦šŗ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
šØš¦ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Lisbon & Porto
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Ā°C Ā· mm
šµš¹ Lisbon
19Ā°C
High
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13Ā°C
Low
š§ Rainfall: 48mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
šµš¹ Porto
18Ā°C
High
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10Ā°C
Low
š§ Rainfall: 98mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
šµš¹ Lisbon
1. Miradouro de SĆ£o Pedro de AlcĆ¢ntara
2. Museu GeolĆ³gico
3. Museu de Arte ContemporĆ¢nea MAC/CCB
4. PastƩis de BelƩm
5. Pelourinho de Lisboa
šµš¹ Porto
1. Casa-Museu Marta OrtigĆ£o Sampaio
2. Farolim de Felgueiras
3. Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra
4. Pelourinho do Porto
5. TragƩdia no Mar
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