City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Brussels — 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.
Brussels
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $559 | $63 |
| Groceries | $189 | $145 | +$44 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $97 | +$15 |
| Transportation | $39 | $20 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $91 | $94 | $3 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $85 | $12 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$1,362
per month
You'd need $1,362/mo in Brussels to match $1,000/mo in Lyon.
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 Brussels on $1,000/month?
In Brussels, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $559 rent, $145 groceries, $97 dining.
Is Lyon or Brussels cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Brussels?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,362/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.