City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,768 | $2,973 | $205 |
| Groceries | $842 | $693 | +$149 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $450 | $0 |
| Transportation | $231 | $113 | +$118 |
| Utilities | $294 | $325 | $31 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $446 | $31 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$5,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$4,303
per month
Only $4,303/mo in Lisbon matches $5,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $5,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,768 to rent, $842 to groceries, $450 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 Wellington or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Wellington worth in Lisbon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$4,303/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.