City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Delhi — 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.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $768 | +$124 |
| Groceries | $208 | $293 | $85 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $199 | $64 |
| Transportation | $34 | $33 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $98 | $91 | +$7 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $116 | +$17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$705
per month
Only $705/mo in Delhi 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 Delhi on $1,500/month?
In Delhi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $768 rent, $293 groceries, $199 dining.
Is Lisbon or Delhi cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$705/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.