Should I move to Lisbon?

Lisbon, Portugal has a cost of living 46.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.7). It is ranked #282 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 67.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Portugal earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,728/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 46.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.7). Groceries are 50.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 47.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 906 per month. Local purchasing power index is 67.6 (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 2,728 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 34.5%). Use our Portugal tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇹 Portugal · #282 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Lisbon?

46.3% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-46.3%

vs NYC

EUR 906

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,728

Nettolön

Moderate

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Lisbon?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Portugal → EUR 2,728/mån netto efter skatt (34.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Portugal skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Lisbon

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

53.7 Affordable

Hyra

35.3 Affordable

Livsmedel

49.3 Affordable

Restauranger

52.4 Affordable

Köpkraft

67.6 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Lisbon

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 906/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 680/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,578/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Portugal

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,728/Nettolön (34.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Portugal skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇵🇹 Porto

Portugal

CoL index 49.3

Jämför Porto vs Lisbon → →

🇵🇹 Funchal

Portugal

CoL index 47.4

Jämför Funchal vs Lisbon → →

🇵🇹 Braga

Portugal

CoL index 46.5

Jämför Braga vs Lisbon → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Portugal skattekalkylator →

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