City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $601 | +$143 |
| Groceries | $283 | $428 | $145 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $223 | $55 |
| Transportation | $59 | $45 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $136 | $113 | +$23 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $90 | +$20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,005
per month
Only $1,005/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Lyon or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,005/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.