City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Dublin — 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.
Dublin
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 77.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Dublin.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $984 | $92 |
| Groceries | $208 | $148 | +$60 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $101 | +$34 |
| Transportation | $34 | $40 | $6 |
| Utilities | $98 | $79 | +$19 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $148 | $15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Dublin equivalent
$2,654
per month
You'd need $2,654/mo in Dublin to match $1,500/mo in Lisbon.
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 Dublin on $1,500/month?
In Dublin, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $984 rent, $148 groceries, $101 dining.
Is Lisbon or Dublin cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Dublin 77.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Dublin?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$2,654/mo in Dublin using COL adjustment.