City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Copenhagen — 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.
Copenhagen
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 66.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Copenhagen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Copenhagen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $803 | $59 |
| Groceries | $283 | $255 | +$28 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $186 | $18 |
| Transportation | $59 | $33 | +$26 |
| Utilities | $136 | $102 | +$34 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $121 | $11 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Copenhagen equivalent
$2,460
per month
You'd need $2,460/mo in Copenhagen to match $1,500/mo in Lyon.
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 Copenhagen on $1,500/month?
In Copenhagen, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $803 rent, $255 groceries, $186 dining.
Is Lyon or Copenhagen cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Copenhagen 66.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Copenhagen?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,460/mo in Copenhagen using COL adjustment.