Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 42.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 57.3). It is ranked #286 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 65.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Portugal earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,755/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 42.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 57.3). Groceries are 45.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 42.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 957 per month. Local purchasing power index is 65.0 (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 2,755 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 33.9%). Use our Portugal tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇹 Portugal · #286 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Lisbon?

42.7% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-42.7%

vs NYC

EUR 957

Geschatte huur in

EUR 2,755

Nettoloon

Moderate

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Lisbon?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Portugal → EUR 2,755/maand netto na belasting (33.9% effectief tarief). Volledig Portugal belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Lisbon

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

57.3 Moderate

Huur

37.3 Affordable

Boodschappen

54.9 Affordable

Restaurants

57.9 Moderate

Koopkracht

65.0 Moderate

Geschatte huur in Lisbon

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 957/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 718/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 1,667/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,755/Nettoloon (33.9% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Portugal belastingrekenmachine →

Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

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Portugal

CoL index 52.3

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Portugal

CoL index 50.7

Funchal vs Lisbon vergelijken → →

🇵🇹 Aveiro

Portugal

CoL index 50.1

Aveiro vs Lisbon vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Lisbon — in seconden.

Salaris vergelijken → → Volledige kosten van levensonderhoud Volledig Portugal belastingrekenmachine →

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