City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Antwerp
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,555 | $76 |
| Groceries | $943 | $829 | +$114 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $575 | $17 |
| Transportation | $195 | $116 | +$79 |
| Utilities | $453 | $541 | $88 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $384 | $12 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$5,236
per month
You'd need $5,236/mo in Antwerp to match $5,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $5,000/month?
In Antwerp, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,555 rent, $829 groceries, $575 dining.
Is Lyon or Antwerp cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Antwerp?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$5,236/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.