City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,772 | $2,973 | $201 |
| Groceries | $752 | $693 | +$59 |
| Dining Out | $494 | $450 | +$44 |
| Transportation | $85 | $113 | $28 |
| Utilities | $482 | $325 | +$157 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $446 | $31 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$5,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$4,506
per month
Only $4,506/mo in Lisbon matches $5,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $5,000/month?
Living in Rome on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,772 to rent, $752 to groceries, $494 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $5,000/month?
In Lisbon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,973 rent, $693 groceries, $450 dining.
Is Rome or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Rome worth in Lisbon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$4,506/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.