City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hyderabad vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $753 | $892 | $139 |
| Groceries | $314 | $208 | +$106 |
| Dining Out | $188 | $135 | +$53 |
| Transportation | $35 | $34 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $97 | $98 | $1 |
| Other / Misc | $113 | $133 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,495
per month
You'd need $3,495/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Hyderabad.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $1,500/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$753 to rent, $314 to groceries, $188 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 Hyderabad or Lisbon cheaper?
Hyderabad is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hyderabad worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$3,495/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.