City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Ankara — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Ankara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ankara.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Ankara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $623 | +$269 |
| Groceries | $208 | $425 | $217 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $215 | $80 |
| Transportation | $34 | $42 | $8 |
| Utilities | $98 | $102 | $4 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $93 | +$40 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Ankara equivalent
$726
per month
Only $726/mo in Ankara matches $1,500/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lisbon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$892 to rent, $208 to groceries, $135 to dining.
Can I live in Ankara on $1,500/month?
In Ankara, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $623 rent, $425 groceries, $215 dining.
Is Lisbon or Ankara cheaper?
Ankara is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Ankara 21.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Ankara?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$726/mo in Ankara using COL adjustment.