Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). It is ranked #209 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 65.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Portugal earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,776/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Lisbon?

The cost of living in Lisbon is 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). Groceries are 49.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 40.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,415 per month. Local purchasing power index is 65.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Portugal?

In Portugal, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,776 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 33.4%). Use our Portugal tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇹 Portugal · #209 of 577 cities · 2026

¿Debería mudarme a Lisbon?

54.9% más barato vivir aquí que en Nueva York.

Usa la calculadora con tu salario para obtener una respuesta personalizada.

-54.9%

vs NYC

EUR 1,415

1 hab., centro ciudad

EUR 2,776

Salario neto

Moderate

Poder Adquisitivo

Índice de coste: Numbeo, combinado con Expatistan y LivingCost cuando hay datos (Nueva York = 100) · Datos: octubre 2026

Respuesta Personalizada

Compara tu salario: ¿mudarse a Lisbon?

Ejemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/año en Portugal → EUR 2,776/mes neto después de impuestos (33.4% tipo efectivo). Calculadora fiscal completa de Portugal →

Desglose de costes: Lisbon

Índices de coste vs NYC = 100

Coste de Vida

45.1 Mid-priced

Alquiler

35.3 Affordable

Supermercado

50.8 Affordable

Restaurantes

59.4 Moderate

Poder Adquisitivo

65.5 Moderate

Alquiler en Lisbon

1 hab., centro ciudad EUR 1,415/mo

1 hab., fuera del centro EUR 1,055/mo

3 hab., centro ciudad EUR 2,509/mo

3 hab., fuera del centro EUR 1,755/mo

Ahorro fuera del centro 25% más barato

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Salario neto en Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,776/Salario neto (33.4% tipo efectivo, soltero)

Calculadora fiscal completa de Portugal →

¿Considerando alternativas?

Ciudades del mismo país o región con un coste de vida comparable.

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 38.3

Comparar Porto vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Faro

Portugal

CoL index 37.5

Comparar Faro vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Aveiro

Portugal

CoL index 36.2

Comparar Aveiro vs Lisbon →

¿Listo para ver los números?

Introduce tu salario y ciudad actual. Obtén el salario neto exacto en Lisbon en segundos.

Comparar salarios → Datos completos de coste de vida

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