City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Aarhus vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Aarhus
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Aarhus.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Aarhus | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $926 | $991 | $65 |
| Groceries | $412 | $377 | +$35 |
| Dining Out | $305 | $223 | +$82 |
| Transportation | $54 | $78 | $24 |
| Utilities | $164 | $181 | $17 |
| Other / Misc | $139 | $150 | $11 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Aarhus
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$1,787
per month
Only $1,787/mo in Lyon matches $2,000/mo in Aarhus — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Aarhus on $2,000/month?
Living in Aarhus on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$926 to rent, $412 to groceries, $305 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
In Lyon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $991 rent, $377 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Aarhus or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Aarhus 45.1 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Aarhus worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Aarhus equals ~$1,787/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.