Can you live in Lisbon with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,053, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Lisbon with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,053, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Lisbon with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,053, you would have roughly $947 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Lisbon with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,053, you would have roughly $2,947 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Lisbon with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,053, you would have roughly $5,947 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Lisbon, Portugal

How much does it really cost to live in Lisbon? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 545,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

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$ $1,000 1-bedroom rent / mo

82 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

90 Internet / 100

55 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,000
Food (moderate)	$400
Transport	$55
Utilities	$130
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$90
Entertainment	$140
Total (moderate)	$2,053

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Lisbon.

Shared accommodation	$350
Studio	$700
1-bedroom	$1,000
2-bedroom	$1,400
3-bedroom	$1,900

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City Scores

How Lisbon rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityLisbon
LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Lisbon

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Pros and Cons of Lisbon

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,465 per month Basic $1,675 per month Moderate $2,053 per month Comfortable $2,670 per month Premium $3,991 per month

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Can You Live in Lisbon on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,053 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-53 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$947 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,947 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,947 / month