Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Skopje?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Skopje or Lisbon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Skopje or Lisbon? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Skopje or Lisbon?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to North Macedonia, The Best Budget Tours to North Macedonia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySkopje $72Lisbon $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Skopje is $72, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $188. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Skopje and Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSkopje $52Lisbon $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSkopje $104Lisbon $142
Compare Hotels in Skopje and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Skopje or Lisbon? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Skopje Hotel Prices and Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Skopje $5.18Lisbon $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer to Costa da Caparica | Almada | Aroeira: $49
- Airport Transfer Service in Lisbon: $172
- Airport Transfer | Cruise Port - Estoril | Cascais | Sintra: $86
- Airport Transfer: Lisbon to Lisbon Airport LIS by Business Car: $70
- Arrival Transfer by Sedan from Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon City: $46
- Arrival Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Business Car: $68
- Costa da Caparica Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $34
- From Lisbon to Porto Luxury Transfer stops Óbidos,Coimbra,Aveiro: $161
- Horse Riding on the Beach with private transfer from Lisbon: $277
- Jardim do Tabaco Quay Cruise Port to Lisbon - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Lisbon ↔ Porto - Transfer with Stops: Óbidos, Nazaré, Aveiro: $183
- Lisbon - Coimbra, Private Transfer & up to 3 Cities visits: $640
Is it cheaper to fly into Skopje or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon and Skopje 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
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Food Meals for one daySkopje $12Lisbon $82
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $30
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $34
- Lisbon Night Party Cruise with DJ, Pizza & Drinks: $46
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $57
- Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show: $63
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $63
- Castle Skip-the-Line & Old Town (add-on Fado Dinner): $68
- Mesa de Frades Dinner in Lisbon Fado Show Portuguese Live Music: $69
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $71
- Discover Fado with Concert and Dinner included: $74
- Lisbon Dinner Cruise with Fado Show on the Tagus River: $79
- Lisbon Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz on the Tagus River: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Skopje -Lisbon $27
Tours and Activities in Skopje
Here are a few actual costs in Skopje for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Sofia: Kosovo and North Macedonia 2-Day Tour: $404
- Skopje Day Trip from Sofia – Private Group Tour: $190
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.18
- Lisbon Alfama Morning Walking Tour: Old Town & Viewpoints: $1.19
- Belém Morning Walking Tour: Discoveries, Gold & Pastéis: $1.19
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.42
- Lisbon Walking Tour: $3.42
- Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém: $3.42
- The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour: $3.42
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $3.42
- Historical Walking Tour of Lisbon: $3.43
- Lisbon Alfama Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake: $3.43
- Chiado Baixa Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySkopje -Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $19
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl: $23
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $27
- Port Wine Tasting Experience in Lisbon: $29
- Portuguese Wine Tasting Experience in Lisbon: $43
- Wine Tasting with the best view in Lisbon: $51
- From Family Winery Tour, Historic Cellars & Wine Tasting: $74
- Wine Tasting with Cheeses Charcutaria and Bread Table: $74
- Portuguese Wine Tasting and Food Pairing: $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Skopje and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Skopje much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Skopje would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Skopje 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 Skopje.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Skopje Expensive? and Is Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Skopje or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Skopje. When comparing the sizes of Skopje and Lisbon, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.