Vilniusis 3% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (69/10) vs Lisbon "Good Deal" (57/10). Dorms avg $26/night vs $20/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇱🇹 Vilnius
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★
10 hostels, avg 7.7 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $56/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
★★★★★
Coffee $3.76, dorms avg $20
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $5.89, 10 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
26 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇱🇹 Vilnius | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $42 | $40 cheaper | $1/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $67 cheaper | $76 | $9/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $106 cheaper | $126 | $20/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇱🇹 Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $14.15 | $14.15 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.47 23% less | $38.31 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.54 40% less | $5.89 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 31% less | $3.76 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.36 | $1.18 50% 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
🇱🇹▼
Vilnius
Lithuania
69
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $20/night). Strong hostel scene (10 hostels). Plenty to see (26 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMikalo House (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels10
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇱🇹 Vilnius
🇪🇺 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 & Vilnius
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lisbon
19°C
High
/
13°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 48mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
🇱🇹 Vilnius
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 50mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇹 Lisbon
1. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
2. Museu Geológico
3. Museu de Arte Contemporânea MAC/CCB
4. Pastéis de Belém
5. Pelourinho de Lisboa
🇱🇹 Vilnius
1. Adam Mickiewicz Memorial Apartment
2. Frank Zappa
3. Grand Duke Gediminas
4. Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
5. Museum of the church legacy
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