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

Should I Move to Lisbon?

Q: 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.

54.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-54.9%

vs NYC

EUR 1,415

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,776

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Portugal → EUR 2,776/month net after tax (33.4% effective rate). Full Portugal tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Lisbon

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

45.1 Mid-priced

Rent

35.3 Affordable

Groceries

50.8 Affordable

Restaurants

59.4 Moderate

Purchasing Power

65.5 Moderate

Rent in Lisbon

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,415/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 1,055/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,509/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,755/mo

Save by going outside centre 25% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Portugal take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,776/Net take-home (33.4% effective rate, single filer)

Full Portugal tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 38.3

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🇵🇹 Faro

Portugal

CoL index 37.5

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🇵🇹 Aveiro

Portugal

CoL index 36.2

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