City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Tokyo vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Tokyo.
Lisbon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $483 | $595 | $112 |
| Groceries | $210 | $139 | +$71 |
| Dining Out | $71 | $90 | $19 |
| Transportation | $42 | $23 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $120 | $65 | +$55 |
| Other / Misc | $74 | $88 | $14 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$1,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,055
per month
You'd need $1,055/mo in Lisbon to match $1,000/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $1,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$483 to rent, $210 to groceries, $71 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 Tokyo or Lisbon cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Lisbon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$1,055/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.