City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Brasília vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $568 | $892 | $324 |
| Groceries | $427 | $208 | +$219 |
| Dining Out | $221 | $135 | +$86 |
| Transportation | $88 | $34 | +$54 |
| Utilities | $111 | $98 | +$13 |
| Other / Misc | $85 | $133 | $48 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,670
per month
You'd need $3,670/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Brasília.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brasília on $1,500/month?
Living in Brasília on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$568 to rent, $427 to groceries, $221 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 Brasília or Lisbon cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Brasília worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$3,670/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.