City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,021 | $1,487 | $466 |
| Groceries | $1,077 | $566 | +$511 |
| Dining Out | $297 | $335 | $38 |
| Transportation | $50 | $117 | $67 |
| Utilities | $402 | $272 | +$130 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $223 | $70 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$7,800
per month
You'd need $7,800/mo in Lyon to match $3,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $3,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,021 to rent, $1,077 to groceries, $297 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 Cebu or Lyon cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Cebu worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$7,800/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.