City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lisbon vs Wellington — 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.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,784 | $1,661 | +$123 |
| Groceries | $416 | $505 | $89 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $270 | $0 |
| Transportation | $68 | $139 | $71 |
| Utilities | $195 | $176 | +$19 |
| Other / Misc | $267 | $249 | +$18 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$3,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$3,486
per month
You'd need $3,486/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $3,000/month?
In Wellington, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,661 rent, $505 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Lisbon or Wellington cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Wellington?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$3,486/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.