City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $744 | $64 |
| Groceries | $347 | $283 | +$64 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $168 | +$1 |
| Transportation | $44 | $59 | $15 |
| Utilities | $159 | $136 | +$23 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $110 | $9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Lyon equivalent
$1,534
per month
You'd need $1,534/mo in Lyon to match $1,500/mo in Graz.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
Living in Graz on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$680 to rent, $347 to groceries, $169 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 Graz or Lyon cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Lyon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,534/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.