Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). It is ranked #205 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 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). 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 · #205 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Lisbon?

54.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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

-54.4%

vs NYC

EUR 1,415

1 camera, centro città

EUR 2,776

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: marzo – ottobre 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio: trasferirsi a Lisbon?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Portugal → EUR 2,776/mese netto dopo le tasse (33.4% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Portugal →

Dettaglio costi: Lisbon

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

45.6 Mid-priced

Affitto

35.3 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

50.8 Affordable

Ristoranti

59.4 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

65.5 Moderate

Affitto a Lisbon

1 camera, centro città EUR 1,415/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro EUR 1,055/mo

3 camere, centro città EUR 2,509/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro EUR 1,755/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 25% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Stipendio netto in Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,776/Stipendio netto (33.4% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Portugal →

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