City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Marseille vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $728 | $892 | $164 |
| Groceries | $293 | $208 | +$85 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $135 | +$33 |
| Transportation | $61 | $34 | +$27 |
| Utilities | $141 | $98 | +$43 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $133 | $24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,711
per month
You'd need $1,711/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Marseille.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $1,500/month?
Living in Marseille on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$728 to rent, $293 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Marseille or Lisbon cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Marseille worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$1,711/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.