Currency/Cost of live

Cost of life Living expenses will depend mainly on the place/city where you are, the type of accommodation, your personal expenses and where meals are taken. Other expenses are likely to involve travel, hobbies and leisure activities, clothes, medical care, books and other personal needs.

To give you an idea of the amount of money necessary to live as a student in Lisbon, see the 1 month budget below and examples of prices.

The amount proposed will only cover modest spending but still ensures a proper standard of living during your stay.

Standard Student Budget in Lisbon November 2010 

Housing 500 €
Food 200 €
Transport (subway/bus) 30 €
Personal Expenses 85 €
Total 815 €

Examples of prices in Lisbon (as of November 2010):
A loaf of bread - € 0,75
A litre of milk - € 0,80 
6 eggs - € 1,19
1 kg of apples - € 2,75
1 kg sugar - € 0,90
1Kg of spaghetti - € 02,29 
A newspaper - € 1,10
Cinema ticket - € 5,80