City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Dublin — 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.
Dublin
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 77.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Dublin.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $984 | $240 |
| Groceries | $283 | $148 | +$135 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $101 | +$67 |
| Transportation | $59 | $40 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $136 | $79 | +$57 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $148 | $38 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Dublin equivalent
$2,885
per month
You'd need $2,885/mo in Dublin 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 Dublin on $1,500/month?
In Dublin, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $984 rent, $148 groceries, $101 dining.
Is Lyon or Dublin cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Dublin 77.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Dublin?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,885/mo in Dublin using COL adjustment.