City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Copenhagen vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Copenhagen
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 66.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Copenhagen.
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Copenhagen | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $803 | $744 | +$59 |
| Groceries | $255 | $283 | $28 |
| Dining Out | $186 | $168 | +$18 |
| Transportation | $33 | $59 | $26 |
| Utilities | $102 | $136 | $34 |
| Other / Misc | $121 | $110 | +$11 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Copenhagen
$1,500
per month
Lyon equivalent
$915
per month
Only $915/mo in Lyon matches $1,500/mo in Copenhagen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Copenhagen on $1,500/month?
Living in Copenhagen on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$803 to rent, $255 to groceries, $186 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
In Lyon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $744 rent, $283 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Copenhagen or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Copenhagen 66.1 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Copenhagen worth in Lyon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Copenhagen equals ~$915/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.