City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lisbon vs Rome — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,784 | $1,663 | +$121 |
| Groceries | $416 | $451 | $35 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $296 | $26 |
| Transportation | $68 | $51 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $195 | $289 | $94 |
| Other / Misc | $267 | $250 | +$17 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$3,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$3,329
per month
You'd need $3,329/mo in Rome to match $3,000/mo in Lisbon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,784 to rent, $416 to groceries, $270 to dining.
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
In Rome, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,663 rent, $451 groceries, $296 dining.
Is Lisbon or Rome cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Rome?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$3,329/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.