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

Borde jag flytta till Lisbon?

54.9% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-54.9%

vs NYC

EUR 1,415

1 rum, stadskärna

EUR 2,776

Nettolön

Moderate

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Lisbon?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Portugal → EUR 2,776/mån netto efter skatt (33.4% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Portugal skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Lisbon

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

45.1 Mid-priced

Hyra

35.3 Affordable

Livsmedel

50.8 Affordable

Restauranger

59.4 Moderate

Köpkraft

65.5 Moderate

Hyra i Lisbon

1 rum, stadskärna EUR 1,415/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum EUR 1,055/mo

3 rum, stadskärna EUR 2,509/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum EUR 1,755/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 25% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,776/Nettolön (33.4% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Portugal skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 38.3

Jämför Porto vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Faro

Portugal

CoL index 37.5

Jämför Faro vs Lisbon →

🇵🇹 Aveiro

Portugal

CoL index 36.2

Jämför Aveiro vs Lisbon →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Lisbon på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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