City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Guadalajara — 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.
Guadalajara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 24.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Guadalajara.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $761 | $17 |
| Groceries | $283 | $331 | $48 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $184 | $16 |
| Transportation | $59 | $34 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $136 | $77 | +$59 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $113 | $3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Guadalajara equivalent
$912
per month
Only $912/mo in Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara on $1,500/month?
In Guadalajara, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $761 rent, $331 groceries, $184 dining.
Is Lyon or Guadalajara cheaper?
Guadalajara is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Guadalajara 24.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Guadalajara?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$912/mo in Guadalajara using COL adjustment.