City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Cebu vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $892 | $381 |
| Groceries | $538 | $208 | +$330 |
| Dining Out | $149 | $135 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $25 | $34 | $9 |
| Utilities | $201 | $98 | +$103 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $133 | $57 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$4,239
per month
You'd need $4,239/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,500/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$511 to rent, $538 to groceries, $149 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 Cebu or Lisbon cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Cebu worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$4,239/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.