City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,487 | $128 |
| Groceries | $693 | $566 | +$127 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $335 | +$2 |
| Transportation | $88 | $117 | $29 |
| Utilities | $318 | $272 | +$46 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $223 | $18 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$3,069
per month
You'd need $3,069/mo in Lyon to match $3,000/mo in Graz.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
Living in Graz on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,359 to rent, $693 to groceries, $337 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 Graz or Lyon cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$3,069/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.