City Budget Comparison

Can You Live on $1,000/month?

Amsterdam vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown

Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026

Feasibility

Amsterdam

Likely Insufficient

COL+Rent: 65.5 (NYC=100)

$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Amsterdam.

Lyon

Likely Insufficient

COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)

$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.

Budget Breakdown

CategoryAmsterdamLyonDiff
Rent (avg 1BR)$620$496+$124
Groceries$112$189$77
Dining Out$79$112$33
Transportation$33$39$6
Utilities$63$91$28
Other / Misc$93$73+$20
Total$1,000$1,000

Purchasing Power

Amsterdam

$1,000

per month

Lyon equivalent

$615

per month

Only $615/mo in Lyon matches $1,000/mo in Amsterdam — better value.

Other Budget Levels

FAQ

Can I live in Amsterdam on $1,000/month?
Living in Amsterdam on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$620 to rent, $112 to groceries, $79 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $1,000/month?
In Lyon, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $496 rent, $189 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Amsterdam or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Amsterdam 65.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Amsterdam worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Amsterdam equals ~$615/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.

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