City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $681 | $991 | $310 |
| Groceries | $718 | $377 | +$341 |
| Dining Out | $198 | $223 | $25 |
| Transportation | $33 | $78 | $45 |
| Utilities | $268 | $181 | +$87 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $150 | $48 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$5,200
per month
You'd need $5,200/mo in Lyon to match $2,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $2,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$681 to rent, $718 to groceries, $198 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 Cebu or Lyon cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Cebu worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$5,200/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.