City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Davao vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $321 | $496 | $175 |
| Groceries | $366 | $189 | +$177 |
| Dining Out | $110 | $112 | $2 |
| Transportation | $18 | $39 | $21 |
| Utilities | $137 | $91 | +$46 |
| Other / Misc | $48 | $73 | $25 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,879
per month
You'd need $2,879/mo in Lyon to match $1,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
Living in Davao on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$321 to rent, $366 to groceries, $110 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 Davao or Lyon cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Davao worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$2,879/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.