City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Delhi — 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.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $768 | $24 |
| Groceries | $283 | $293 | $10 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $199 | $31 |
| Transportation | $59 | $33 | +$26 |
| Utilities | $136 | $91 | +$45 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $116 | $6 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$767
per month
Only $767/mo in Delhi 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 Delhi on $1,500/month?
In Delhi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $768 rent, $293 groceries, $199 dining.
Is Lyon or Delhi cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$767/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.