vs
Puerto Escondidois 26% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (34/10) vs Lisbon "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $26/night vs $23/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
★★★★★
Coffee $3.49, dorms avg $23
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.68, 24 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $42 | $31 cheaper | $11/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $67 | $45 cheaper | $22/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $106 | $74 cheaper | $32/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $14.15 | $9.77 31% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.47 | $17.75 40% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.54 | $2.68 24% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 26% less | $3.49 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.36 | $0.81 66% 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
🇲🇽▼
Puerto Escondido
Mexico
34
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBahia Sirenas (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$23/night
Total hostels24
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Lisbon & Puerto Escondido
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lisbon
17°C
High
/
12°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido
32°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 8mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
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
🇲🇽 Puerto Escondido
No attraction data
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