City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $1,702 | +$777 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,795 | $852 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $495 | +$63 |
| Transportation | $195 | $83 | +$112 |
| Utilities | $453 | $670 | $217 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $255 | +$117 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$1,923
per month
Only $1,923/mo in Cebu matches $5,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 to dining.
Can I live in Cebu on $5,000/month?
In Cebu, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,702 rent, $1,795 groceries, $495 dining.
Is Lyon or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Cebu?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,923/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.