City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lisbon vs New York — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lisbon.
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $595 | $628 | $33 |
| Groceries | $139 | $125 | +$14 |
| Dining Out | $90 | $80 | +$10 |
| Transportation | $23 | $22 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $65 | $51 | +$14 |
| Other / Misc | $88 | $94 | $6 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,000
per month
New York equivalent
$1,884
per month
You'd need $1,884/mo in New York to match $1,000/mo in Lisbon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$595 to rent, $139 to groceries, $90 to dining.
Can I live in New York on $1,000/month?
In New York, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $628 rent, $125 groceries, $80 dining.
Is Lisbon or New York cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lisbon worth in New York?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$1,884/mo in New York using COL adjustment.