City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Rome vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Lisbon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $554 | $595 | $41 |
| Groceries | $150 | $139 | +$11 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $90 | +$9 |
| Transportation | $17 | $23 | $6 |
| Utilities | $96 | $65 | +$31 |
| Other / Misc | $84 | $88 | $4 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$1,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$901
per month
Only $901/mo in Lisbon matches $1,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $1,000/month?
Living in Rome on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$554 to rent, $150 to groceries, $99 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,000/month?
In Lisbon, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $595 rent, $139 groceries, $90 dining.
Is Rome or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Rome worth in Lisbon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$901/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.