City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Brasília — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $379 | +$117 |
| Groceries | $189 | $284 | $95 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $148 | $36 |
| Transportation | $39 | $58 | $19 |
| Utilities | $91 | $74 | +$17 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $57 | +$16 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Brasília equivalent
$444
per month
Only $444/mo in Brasília matches $1,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $1,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$496 to rent, $189 to groceries, $112 to dining.
Can I live in Brasília on $1,000/month?
In Brasília, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $379 rent, $284 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Lyon or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Brasília?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$444/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.