City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs Kyoto — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Kyoto
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Kyoto.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Kyoto | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,207 | +$280 |
| Groceries | $566 | $767 | $201 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $253 | +$82 |
| Transportation | $117 | $153 | $36 |
| Utilities | $272 | $439 | $167 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $181 | +$42 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
Kyoto equivalent
$2,040
per month
Only $2,040/mo in Kyoto matches $3,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,487 to rent, $566 to groceries, $335 to dining.
Can I live in Kyoto on $3,000/month?
In Kyoto, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,207 rent, $767 groceries, $253 dining.
Is Lyon or Kyoto cheaper?
Kyoto is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Kyoto 27.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in Kyoto?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,040/mo in Kyoto using COL adjustment.