City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Buenos Aires — 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.
Buenos Aires
Moderate
COL+Rent: 30.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Buenos Aires.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $584 | +$160 |
| Groceries | $283 | $407 | $124 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $280 | $112 |
| Transportation | $59 | $23 | +$36 |
| Utilities | $136 | $118 | +$18 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $88 | +$22 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Buenos Aires equivalent
$1,143
per month
Only $1,143/mo in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires on $1,500/month?
In Buenos Aires, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $584 rent, $407 groceries, $280 dining.
Is Lyon or Buenos Aires cheaper?
Buenos Aires is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Buenos Aires 30.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Buenos Aires?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,143/mo in Buenos Aires using COL adjustment.