City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Bali — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Bali
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 16 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bali.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Bali | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $692 | +$52 |
| Groceries | $283 | $470 | $187 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $99 | +$69 |
| Transportation | $59 | $28 | +$31 |
| Utilities | $136 | $108 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $103 | +$7 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Bali equivalent
$596
per month
Only $596/mo in Bali matches $1,500/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lyon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$744 to rent, $283 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Bali on $1,500/month?
In Bali, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $692 rent, $470 groceries, $99 dining.
Is Lyon or Bali cheaper?
Bali is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Bali 16 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Bali?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$596/mo in Bali using COL adjustment.