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

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Lisbon?

46.3% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-46.3%

vs NYC

EUR 906

Affitto stimato a

EUR 2,728

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

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

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Lisbon?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Portugal → EUR 2,728/mese netto dopo le tasse (34.5% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Portugal → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Lisbon

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

53.7 Affordable

Affitto

35.3 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

49.3 Affordable

Ristoranti

52.4 Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

67.6 Moderate

Affitto stimato a Lisbon

1 camera — Centro città EUR 906/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 680/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 1,577/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,728/Stipendio netto (34.5% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Portugal →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Lisbon — in pochi secondi.

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