City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $892 | $148 |
| Groceries | $283 | $208 | +$75 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $135 | +$33 |
| Transportation | $59 | $34 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $136 | $98 | +$38 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $133 | $23 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,630
per month
You'd need $1,630/mo in Lisbon 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 Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Lyon or Lisbon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,630/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.