City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Rome vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,663 | $1,784 | $121 |
| Groceries | $451 | $416 | +$35 |
| Dining Out | $296 | $270 | +$26 |
| Transportation | $51 | $68 | $17 |
| Utilities | $289 | $195 | +$94 |
| Other / Misc | $250 | $267 | $17 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$3,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$2,704
per month
Only $2,704/mo in Lisbon matches $3,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
Living in Rome on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,663 to rent, $451 to groceries, $296 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $3,000/month?
In Lisbon, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,784 rent, $416 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Rome or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Rome worth in Lisbon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$2,704/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.