City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Brasília vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,895 | $2,479 | $584 |
| Groceries | $1,422 | $943 | +$479 |
| Dining Out | $738 | $558 | +$180 |
| Transportation | $292 | $195 | +$97 |
| Utilities | $369 | $453 | $84 |
| Other / Misc | $284 | $372 | $88 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$11,257
per month
You'd need $11,257/mo in Lyon to match $5,000/mo in Brasília.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brasília on $5,000/month?
Living in Brasília on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,895 to rent, $1,422 to groceries, $738 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
In Lyon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,479 rent, $943 groceries, $558 dining.
Is Brasília or Lyon cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Brasília worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$11,257/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.