So, you want to come to Lisbon for an internship. You may be wondering, ‘How much money should I budget for daily life in Lisbon?’ Well, good news! If spent wisely, your money can get you far. Daily costs are mainly inexpensive and you can dine out cheaply compared to other European destinations. Food comes at a standard price, with an average restaurant charging around €8-10 for a meal. Drinks can also vary with prices, but drinks are inexpensive with local beer costing €2. However, you may want to save up some money when wanting to visit the oceanarium ‘Oceanario de Lisboa’ as they can get a little pricey.

For the current exchange rates, please see here. (https://www.xe.com/currency/eur-euro/)

1 GBP = 1.16

1 USD = 0.86

1 AUD = 0.64

1 CAD = 0.69

1 NZD = 0.61

**Exchange rates as of 04/11/2021

Your individual lifestyle is the main factor that will determine your budget. It will vary depending on what transportation you decide to take, personal dining preferences, nightlife and more.

Below, we have put together some budget estimates of your expenses in daily life during your time on your internship. In general, you can live on a low budget and still be able to live quite well. For those looking to spend a little more, there are also medium and high budget estimates. See which budget is right for you!

For transportation, most people use the metro system as it is the cheapest option. Depending on the month it can cost between €20-40.

(For food, all apartments will have kitchens, so you will have the option to cook your own meals.) Food at supermarkets are affordable, but you may find that some discount shops such as Lidl will make your money last.