Should you visit Lisbon or Prague?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lisbon and Prague. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Which city is cheaper, Prague or Lisbon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €96, while the average daily cost in Prague is €78. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Lisbon and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Lisbon, €86 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Lisbon, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €43, such as in a hostel.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Prague is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Lisbon travelers spend around €31 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about €19 per day in Prague for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lisbon
€31
Prague
€19
Typical Food prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class:
$55
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Private Family-Friendly Food Tour:
$67
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3-Hour Bike Food Tour:
$70
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Lisbon Hands-on Portuguese Cooking Class:
$80
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Lisbon by night - Walking Tour, Fado and Dinner:
$108
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Drag Queen Cooking Party and Live Show:
$119
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Half–Day Private Electric Tuk Tuk Guided Food Tour:
$119
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Azeitão and Alentejo Wine and Food Tour from Lisbon:
$182
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Lisbon Fado and Dinner Private Prestige Tour:
$327
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Fado Dinner Show Private Night Lisbon Tour:
$273
Typical Food prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
€3.83
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Lunch for One
€11
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Bananas
€0.54
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Cookies
€0.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Prague City Tour by Bus With Optional Boat Tour, Charles Bridge Museum and Dinner:
$15
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Traditional Balkan Burek cooking class and dinner in Prague for small groups:
$59
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Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague:
$82
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Roman pasta cooking class and dinner in Prague:
$90
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Czech Folklore Show with dinner and private transfer:
$96
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Dinner cruise - open buffet - with 2 incl transfers:
$106
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Folklore Evening Including Traditional Czech Dinner in Prague:
$107
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Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports:
$118
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Prague Cooking Class with Tereza:
$121
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Czech Traditional Folklore Show including Dinner and Transport:
$159
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Lisbon than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €17 on transportation in Lisbon on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Prague is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €5.74 per person, per day, on local transportation in Prague.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Lisbon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lisbon:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Lisbon Airport: Shared Arrival and Departure Transfers:
$12
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Lisbon Sailing Tour with Transfers:
$35
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Lisbon Airport Transfer Service to Cascais Hotels:
$46
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Private Transfer from/to Lisbon Airport:
$46
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Lisbon Airport Transfer to Cascais, Estoril or Sintra:
$64
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Lisbon Airport to City Center Private Transfer:
$68
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Full-Day Kayak Tour with Picnic and Transfer:
$97
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Transfer between Lisbon and Popular Cities in Portugal:
$260
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Lisbon Airport to or from Algarve Private Transfer:
$358
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Lisbon to Seville Private Transfer:
$666
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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Ultra - Prague Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Prague Airport PRG:
$8.71
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Prague Airport Shared Departure Transfer:
$12
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Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer And Half-Day City Walking Tour:
$13
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Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: from Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG):
$17
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Private Airport Transfer: Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Prague:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Prague to Prague Airports:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG):
$18
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center:
$18
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Prague Airport:
$19
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Lisbon, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €14 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Prague typically cost an average of €12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
Here are a few actual costs in Lisbon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Lisboa Story Centre: 1-Day Admission Ticket:
$8.48
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Private 1.5-Hour Kickstart Tour w/ a Local:
$9.10
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4-Hour Walking Tour and Free Tram Ride:
$16
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Belém Guided Tour:
$17
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Small Group Walking Tour of Belém:
$18
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Self-Drive City Tour With GPS Audio Guide:
$20
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Lisbon’s South Side, River Tejo & 3-Hour Walking Tour:
$22
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Private Off the Beaten Path Tour with a Local:
$26
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Old Lisbon Private Walk Tour:
$26
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Lisbon Half-Day Private Tour:
$28
Typical Entertainment prices in Prague
Below are a few samples prices from actual travelers for Prague's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Prague
For Prague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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3–Hour Communism and Second World War E-Bike Tour:
$71
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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter: Guided Tour in German:
$21
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3-Hour Old Town and Prague Castle Tour in German:
$27
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3-Hour Segway Tour with Monastic Craft Beer Tasting:
$95
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3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle:
$30
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Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel from Prague:
$45
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Skip the Line: Hard Rock Cafe Prague:
$23
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Prague Hybernia Theatre: The Best of Swan Lake Tickets:
$40
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Skip the Line: Prague Botanical Garden Outdoor Exposition Ticket:
$4.35
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Entrance Ticket:
$5.29
Alcohol
The average person spends about €12 on alcoholic beverages in Lisbon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €7.99 on alcoholic beverages in Prague per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Also in Lisbon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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From Private Wine Tour with Setúbal & Arrábida:
$61
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Arrábida: Full-Day Private Tour with Wine Tasting:
$71
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Port Wine Tasting & Tapas:
$90
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Private Van Tour Evora and Alentejo Wine Tasting:
$91
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Private Wine Tour in Lisbon:
$91
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Lisbon Wine Tasting, Tapas and Old City Tour:
$118
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Cheleiros and Bucelas Wine Tasting Tour from Lisbon:
$205
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Setúbal Region & Arrábida: Full-Day Private Wine Tour:
$239
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Sintra: Full-Day Tour from Lisbon with Wine Tasting:
$64
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Portuguese Wine Tasting and Cheese Lunch:
$44
Typical Alcohol prices in Prague
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Prague are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Prague:
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Taste wine properly - wine tasting session:
$30
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Private Karlovy Vary with Royal Brewery or Mozer Full Day Trip:
$128
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Private Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary and Local brewery Full Day Trip:
$149
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Pilsner Urquell brewery and Pilsen City Private tour from Prague All-Inclusive:
$199
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Prague Wine Tasting and Countryside Small-Group Tour with Lunch:
$215
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Private Tour: Chateau Lany and Krakovec Castle and Krusovice Royal Brewery from Prague Including Tasting and Czech Lunch:
$217
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Pilsner Urquell brewery private day trip and cheese tasting on family eco-farm:
$220
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Private Pilsner Urquell brewery, Pilsen City and Bohemian Glass factory day tour:
$230
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Private Walking Tour Prague with Lunch and Pilsner Urquell brewery day trip:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Koneprusy Caves:
$236
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Prague, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon than you might in Prague.
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