City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Aarhus vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Aarhus
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Aarhus.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Aarhus | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $695 | $892 | $197 |
| Groceries | $309 | $208 | +$101 |
| Dining Out | $229 | $135 | +$94 |
| Transportation | $40 | $34 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $123 | $98 | +$25 |
| Other / Misc | $104 | $133 | $29 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Aarhus
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,457
per month
Only $1,457/mo in Lisbon matches $1,500/mo in Aarhus — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Aarhus on $1,500/month?
Living in Aarhus on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$695 to rent, $309 to groceries, $229 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Aarhus or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Aarhus 45.1 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Aarhus worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Aarhus equals ~$1,457/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.