City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lisbon vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,973 | $2,110 | +$863 |
| Groceries | $693 | $1,597 | $904 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $335 | +$115 |
| Transportation | $113 | $174 | $61 |
| Utilities | $325 | $467 | $142 |
| Other / Misc | $446 | $317 | +$129 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$5,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$2,523
per month
Only $2,523/mo in Phuket matches $5,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,973 to rent, $693 to groceries, $450 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $5,000/month?
In Phuket, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,110 rent, $1,597 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Lisbon or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Phuket?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$2,523/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.