City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,973 | $2,768 | +$205 |
| Groceries | $693 | $842 | $149 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $450 | $0 |
| Transportation | $113 | $231 | $118 |
| Utilities | $325 | $294 | +$31 |
| Other / Misc | $446 | $415 | +$31 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$5,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$5,811
per month
You'd need $5,811/mo in Wellington to match $5,000/mo in Lisbon.
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 Wellington on $5,000/month?
In Wellington, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,768 rent, $842 groceries, $450 dining.
Is Lisbon or Wellington cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Wellington?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$5,811/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.