City comparison
Lisbon vs Rome
Rome scores higher on salary; Lisbon has a lower cost of living. Compare Lisbon and Rome on earnings, rent pressure, career opportunity, and 3-year financial impact.
Overall verdict
Rome scores higher overall
You improve balance with limited downside in Rome
How they compare
If you want to save more
LisbonOverall fitRome
28 / 40+12 Rome
LisbonSavingsRome
30 / 36+6 Rome
LisbonCareerRome
42 / 45+3 Rome
LisbonLow pressureRome
10 / 47+37 Rome
If you want career growth
LisbonOverall fitRome
33 / 44+11 Rome
LisbonSavingsRome
30 / 36+6 Rome
LisbonCareerRome
42 / 45+3 Rome
LisbonLow pressureRome
10 / 47+37 Rome
If you want better balance
LisbonOverall fitRome
44 / 56+12 Rome
LisbonSavingsRome
30 / 36+6 Rome
LisbonCareerRome
42 / 45+3 Rome
LisbonLow pressureRome
10 / 47+37 Rome
Financial impact: moving from Lisbon to Rome
Based on a representative $80,000 USD salary. Not tax-adjusted.
+$1,333
Monthly
+$15,996
1 year
+$47,988
3 years
Moving from Lisbon to Rome: trade-offs
You gain
++$1,333/mo estimated net gain — $15,996 over the first year
+Less financial pressure — lower rent-to-income ratio means more breathing room
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