Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 44.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.9). It is ranked #283 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 62.4 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 44.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.9). Groceries are 47.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 43.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 956 per month. Local purchasing power index is 62.4 (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 · #283 of 546 cities · 2026

Devo Mudar-me para Lisbon?

44.1% mais barato viver aqui do que em Nova Iorque.

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-44.1%

vs NYC

EUR 956

Renda estimada em

EUR 2,755

Salário líquido

Moderate

Poder de Compra

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

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário — mudar para Lisbon?

Exemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/ano em Portugal → EUR 2,755/mês líquido após impostos (33.9% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Portugal → →

Os números

Análise de custos — Lisbon

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

55.9 Moderate

Renda

36.7 Affordable

Supermercado

52.3 Affordable

Restaurantes

56.8 Moderate

Poder de Compra

62.4 Moderate

Renda estimada em Lisbon

1 quarto — Centro da cidade EUR 956/mo

1 quarto — Fora do centro EUR 717/mo

3 quartos — Centro da cidade EUR 1,665/mo

Poupança fora do centro ~25% mais barato

Estimado a partir do índice de rendas. Os preços reais podem variar.

Realidade fiscal

Salário líquido em Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,755/Salário líquido (33.9% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Portugal →

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🇵🇹 Porto

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CoL index 51.5

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CoL index 50.0

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🇵🇹 Aveiro

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