City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Vienna — 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.
Vienna
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Vienna.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Vienna | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $760 | +$132 |
| Groceries | $208 | $301 | $93 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $148 | $13 |
| Transportation | $34 | $38 | $4 |
| Utilities | $98 | $138 | $40 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $115 | +$18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Vienna equivalent
$1,894
per month
You'd need $1,894/mo in Vienna 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 Vienna on $1,500/month?
In Vienna, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $760 rent, $301 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Lisbon or Vienna cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Vienna 55.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Vienna?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$1,894/mo in Vienna using COL adjustment.