Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 46.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.7). It is ranked #282 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 67.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Portugal earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,728/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 46.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.7). Groceries are 50.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 47.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 906 per month. Local purchasing power index is 67.6 (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 2,728 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 34.5%). Use our Portugal tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇹 Portugal · #282 of 538 cities · 2026

¿Debería mudarme a Lisbon?

46.3% más barato vivir aquí que en Nueva York.

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

-46.3%

vs NYC

EUR 906

Alquiler estimado en

EUR 2,728

Salario neto

Moderate

Poder Adquisitivo

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Respuesta Personalizada

Compara tu salario — ¿mudarse a Lisbon?

Ejemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/año en Portugal → EUR 2,728/mes neto después de impuestos (34.5% tipo efectivo). Calculadora fiscal completa de Portugal → →

Los números

Desglose de costes — Lisbon

Índices de coste vs NYC = 100

Coste de Vida

53.7 Affordable

Alquiler

35.3 Affordable

Supermercado

49.3 Affordable

Restaurantes

52.4 Affordable

Poder Adquisitivo

67.6 Moderate

Alquiler estimado en Lisbon

1 hab. — Centro ciudad EUR 906/mo

1 hab. — Fuera del centro EUR 680/mo

3 hab. — Centro ciudad EUR 1,577/mo

Ahorro fuera del centro ~25% más barato

Estimado del índice de alquiler. Los precios reales pueden variar.

Realidad fiscal

Salario neto en Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,728/Salario neto (34.5% tipo efectivo, soltero)

Calculadora fiscal completa de Portugal →

Opciones similares

¿Considerando alternativas?

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

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 49.3

Comparar Porto vs Lisbon → →

🇵🇹 Funchal

Portugal

CoL index 47.4

Comparar Funchal vs Lisbon → →

🇵🇹 Braga

Portugal

CoL index 46.5

Comparar Braga 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 Calculadora fiscal completa de Portugal →

Relocation Toolkit

Trusted services for your move

Health insurance for living abroad

Nomad Insurance by SafetyWing — medical cover designed for people working and living outside their home country. Flexible monthly subscription, cancel any time.

Get covered with SafetyWing

Secure your connection in your new city

NordVPN keeps your data safe on public Wi-Fi, lets you access content from home, and is a must-have for remote workers abroad.

Get NordVPN

We may earn a commission if you sign up — at no extra cost to you.