City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Delhi vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Delhi | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $768 | $892 | $124 |
| Groceries | $293 | $208 | +$85 |
| Dining Out | $199 | $135 | +$64 |
| Transportation | $33 | $34 | $1 |
| Utilities | $91 | $98 | $7 |
| Other / Misc | $116 | $133 | $17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Delhi
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,189
per month
You'd need $3,189/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Delhi.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Delhi on $1,500/month?
Living in Delhi on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$768 to rent, $293 to groceries, $199 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 Delhi or Lisbon cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Delhi 20.6 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Delhi worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Delhi equals ~$3,189/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.