Lisbonis 17% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (57/10) vs Sagres "Pricey" (27/10). Dorms avg $26/night vs $36/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇵🇹 Sagres
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇵🇹 Sagres | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $42 cheaper | $50 | $8/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $67 | $62 cheaper | $5/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $106 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇵🇹 Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $14.15 | $9 36% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.47 | $18 39% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.54 | $2 44% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 | $1.50 42% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.36 | $2 15% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇹▼
Lisbon
Portugal
57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
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$26/night
Total hostels23
🇵🇹▼
Sagres
Portugal
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $36/night). Strong hostel scene (7 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Azul Sagres - Rooms & Apartments (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$36/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇵🇹 Sagres
🇪🇺 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 & Sagres
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lisbon
17°C
High
/
12°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
🇵🇹 Sagres
No weather data
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇹 Lisbon
No attraction data
🇵🇹 Sagres
1. Cromeleque de Amantes IFree
2. Cromeleque de Amantes IIFree
3. Rocha das GaivotasFree
4. Estátua do Infante Dom HenriqueFree
5. Miradouro da GrotaFree
Common Questions
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