City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Cebu vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $340 | $496 | $156 |
| Groceries | $359 | $189 | +$170 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $112 | $13 |
| Transportation | $17 | $39 | $22 |
| Utilities | $134 | $91 | +$43 |
| Other / Misc | $51 | $73 | $22 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,600
per month
You'd need $2,600/mo in Lyon to match $1,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$340 to rent, $359 to groceries, $99 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 Cebu or Lyon cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Cebu worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$2,600/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.