Should you visit Lisbon or Prague?
Should I visit Lisbon or Prague? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
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 €105, while the average daily cost in Prague is €83. 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
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €94 in Lisbon For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €100 for a double occupancy room in Prague.
Local Transportation
Lisbon's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €19 per person, per day on transportation in Lisbon.
The average price of local transportation around Prague is €6.25 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers 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 Shared Transfer: To or From the Airport:
$9.58
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Lisbon Shared Transfer: To or From the Airport:
$11
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Lisbon Private Transfer to Airport:
$11
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Lisbon Airport Shared Departure Transfer:
$11
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Lisbon Airport Shared Arrival Transfer:
$11
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Lisbon Private Transfer: To or From the Airport:
$11
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Private Transfer To or From Lisbon Airport:
$11
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Shared Transfer Between Airport and City Hotels:
$11
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From Freeport Shopping Experience with Transfers:
$11
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Lisbon Airport Arrival Shared Transfer:
$11
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Lisbon Shared Departure Transfer to Airport, Train or Port:
$11
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Lisbon Shared Arrival Transfer from Airport, Train or Port:
$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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Winter in European Alps: Private Scenic Transfers Prague ↔ Ski Resorts:
$256
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Vienna Private Transfer from Prague:
$276
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VIP Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Prague Airport:
$50
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VIP Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague:
$50
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VIP Bus Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague for up to 19 people:
$1,411
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Ultra - Prague Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Prague Airport PRG:
$8.71
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Prague City Center to Airport:
$21
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Prague City Center to Airport:
$29
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Transfer from Prague to Vienna: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$201
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Transfer from Prague to Salzburg: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$216
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Transfer from Prague to Munich: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$220
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Transfer from Prague to Kutna Hora: Private Sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$150
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Lisbon change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
In Lisbon travelers spend around €34 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.
In Prague travelers spend around €20 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lisbon €34
Prague €20
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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Virtual Portuguese Cooking Lesson:
$31
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Live Online Cooking Class from Pastel de Nata with Filipa:
$39
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Bohemian dinner party on a beautiful rooftop near the coast:
$42
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2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class:
$51
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The magic of Pasteis de Nata cooking class in Lisbon:
$53
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Lisbon:
$54
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Withlocals Your Way: Lisbon Personalised Private Food Tour:
$56
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Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Local Baker:
$57
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Private Groups: Pastel de Nata cooking class and tasting in Lisbon's pastry shop:
$57
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Authentic Portuguese dinner with a local chef:
$58
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Lisbon Food Tour:
$62
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Lisbon Old Town Food Tour by Sitway:
$63
Typical Food prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
€4.07
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Lunch for One
€12
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Bananas
€0.57
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Cookies
€0.32
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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Medieval Dinner with Transfers:
$69
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3-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers:
$77
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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 with Transfers:
$108
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Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports:
$118
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Prague Cooking Class with Tereza:
$121
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Lisbon can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €19 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Prague's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €12 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Lisbon Downtown Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City:
$1.24
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Lisbon Historical Walking Tour:
$3.11
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Sintra Myths and Legends Interpretative Center Entry Ticket:
$3.99
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Contemporary Park of Nations Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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The Soul of Alfama Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap Lisbon:
$5.99
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Museu Coleção Berardo Admission Ticket:
$6.22
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Skip the Line: Pilar 7 Bridge Experience Admission Ticket:
$6.22
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Street Art Virtual Tour in Lisbon:
$6.22
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Lisboa Story Centre: 1-Day Admission Ticket:
$7.41
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Lisboa Story Centre Admission Ticket:
$8.09
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Capuchos Convent Skip-the-Line Ticket:
$8.71
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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Admission Ticket:
$12
Typical Entertainment prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
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1 Hour and 30 min Panoramic Electric Scooter Tour In Prague:
$49
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1 day Unesco private wine experience in Kutna Hora:
$328
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1 week, 3 countries: Prague - Vienna - Budapest: PRIVATE TOUR::
$4,479
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1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour:
$153
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1-Hour Introductory Tour of Prague Castle With Fast-GET Admission Ticket:
$27
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10 days private sightseeing tour from Prague to Budapest:
$2,806
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10 hours Cesky Krumlov Private Tour:
$510
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2 Day Nightlife Ticket:
$14
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2 hour evening tour by car:
$224
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2- Private Day tour to Cesky Krumlov, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Prague:
$983
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2- or 3-Night Guided Prague Weekend Experience:
$274
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2-Day Private tour from Prague to Munich via Hallstatt, Salzburg and Krumlov:
$1,107
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Lisbon spend on average €14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €8.49 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
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
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1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session:
$22
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3-Hour Portuguese History & Flavors Food & Wine Tour:
$30
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Portuguese Wine Tasting and Cheese Lunch:
$56
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Christ the King and Arrábida Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting from Lisbon:
$58
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Craft Beer, Port & Wine Tour:
$68
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Food & Wine Tasting Walking Tour:
$75
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Santuário Cristo Rei-Sesimbra-Castle Palmela-Bacalhoa Winery with wine tasting:
$81
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Full-Day Évora Wine Tour:
$84
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Wine Tasting in Lisbon:
$87
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Private Van Tour Arrabida and Wine Tasting:
$89
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Wine tasting Private Day Tour ARRABIDA:
$92
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Van Private Tour Arrábida Wine Tour:
$96
Typical Alcohol prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Bar Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar:
$28
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Taste wine properly - wine tasting session:
$30
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1-Hour Segway Experience and Brewery Tour:
$56
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3-hour Brewery Segway Tour including Monastic Beers:
$85
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Private 3-Hour Monastery Brewery Segway Tour + Beers:
$85
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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
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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