Lisbon, Portugal
-22% vs Lisbon avgMarvila is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Lisbon, with a cost of living index of 27.1 — that is -22% compared to the Lisbon average. Ranked #19 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €661/month, compared to a range of €610 in Amadora to €1,085 in Chiado.
For a typical resident of Marvila, housing takes up roughly 35% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €26,454 before tax.
Salaries in Marvila reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 27.1:
After tax and deductions of 28.6% in Portugal, take-home pay for someone earning €26,454 would be roughly €18,888/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €17,233 salary in Marvila, Lisbon (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Marvila would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,325 |
| London | GBP | £17,491 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 101,702 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiado | 44.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Príncipe Real | 43.4 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Bairro Alto | 39.9 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Estrela / Lapa | 38.9 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Alfama | 38.2 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Marvila, Lisbon to maintain your lifestyle.
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Marvila is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lisbon. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Marvila is well below the Lisbon average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.