City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Antwerp vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Antwerp.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,533 | $1,487 | +$46 |
| Groceries | $497 | $566 | $69 |
| Dining Out | $345 | $335 | +$10 |
| Transportation | $69 | $117 | $48 |
| Utilities | $325 | $272 | +$53 |
| Other / Misc | $231 | $223 | +$8 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,865
per month
Only $2,865/mo in Lyon matches $3,000/mo in Antwerp — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $3,000/month?
Living in Antwerp on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,533 to rent, $497 to groceries, $345 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $3,000/month?
In Lyon, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,487 rent, $566 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Antwerp or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Antwerp worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$2,865/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.