City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Wellington vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,661 | $1,784 | $123 |
| Groceries | $505 | $416 | +$89 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $270 | $0 |
| Transportation | $139 | $68 | +$71 |
| Utilities | $176 | $195 | $19 |
| Other / Misc | $249 | $267 | $18 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$3,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$2,582
per month
Only $2,582/mo in Lisbon matches $3,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $3,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,661 to rent, $505 to groceries, $270 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 Wellington or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wellington worth in Lisbon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$2,582/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.