City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs Cebu — 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.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,021 | +$466 |
| Groceries | $566 | $1,077 | $511 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $297 | +$38 |
| Transportation | $117 | $50 | +$67 |
| Utilities | $272 | $402 | $130 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $153 | +$70 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$1,154
per month
Only $1,154/mo in Cebu matches $3,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
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 Cebu on $3,000/month?
In Cebu, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,021 rent, $1,077 groceries, $297 dining.
Is Lyon or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in Cebu?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,154/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.