Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). It is ranked #209 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 54.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.1). 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 · #209 of 577 cities · 2026

Devo Mudar-me para Lisbon?

54.9% mais barato viver aqui do que em Nova Iorque.

Use a calculadora com o seu salário para obter uma resposta personalizada.

-54.9%

vs NYC

EUR 1,415

1 quarto, centro da cidade

EUR 2,776

Salário líquido

Moderate

Poder de Compra

Índice de custo: Numbeo, combinado com Expatistan e LivingCost quando disponíveis (Nova Iorque = 100) · Dados: outubro 2026

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário: mudar para Lisbon?

Exemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/ano em Portugal → EUR 2,776/mês líquido após impostos (33.4% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Portugal →

Análise de custos: Lisbon

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

45.1 Mid-priced

Renda

35.3 Affordable

Supermercado

50.8 Affordable

Restaurantes

59.4 Moderate

Poder de Compra

65.5 Moderate

Renda em Lisbon

1 quarto, centro da cidade EUR 1,415/mo

1 quarto, fora do centro EUR 1,055/mo

3 quartos, centro da cidade EUR 2,509/mo

3 quartos, fora do centro EUR 1,755/mo

Poupança fora do centro 25% mais barato

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Salário líquido em Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,776/Salário líquido (33.4% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Portugal →

A considerar alternativas?

Cidades no mesmo país ou região com um custo de vida comparável.

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 38.3

Comparar Porto vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Faro

Portugal

CoL index 37.5

Comparar Faro vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Aveiro

Portugal

CoL index 36.2

Comparar Aveiro vs Lisbon →

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