City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs Brussels — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Brussels
Moderate
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,678 | $191 |
| Groceries | $566 | $435 | +$131 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $292 | +$43 |
| Transportation | $117 | $61 | +$56 |
| Utilities | $272 | $283 | $11 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $251 | $28 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$4,087
per month
You'd need $4,087/mo in Brussels to match $3,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,487 to rent, $566 to groceries, $335 to dining.
Can I live in Brussels on $3,000/month?
In Brussels, $3,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,678 rent, $435 groceries, $292 dining.
Is Lyon or Brussels cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in Brussels?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$4,087/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.