City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Turin vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Turin
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Turin.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Turin | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $748 | $892 | $144 |
| Groceries | $264 | $208 | +$56 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $135 | +$42 |
| Transportation | $30 | $34 | $4 |
| Utilities | $169 | $98 | +$71 |
| Other / Misc | $112 | $133 | $21 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Turin
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,795
per month
You'd need $1,795/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Turin.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Turin on $1,500/month?
Living in Turin on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$748 to rent, $264 to groceries, $177 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 Turin or Lisbon cheaper?
Turin is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Turin 36.6 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Turin worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Turin equals ~$1,795/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.