City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lisbon vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $595 | $554 | +$41 |
| Groceries | $139 | $150 | $11 |
| Dining Out | $90 | $99 | $9 |
| Transportation | $23 | $17 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $65 | $96 | $31 |
| Other / Misc | $88 | $84 | +$4 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$1,110
per month
You'd need $1,110/mo in Rome 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 Rome on $1,000/month?
In Rome, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $554 rent, $150 groceries, $99 dining.
Is Lisbon or Rome cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Rome?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$1,110/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.