City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,784 | $297 |
| Groceries | $566 | $416 | +$150 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $270 | +$65 |
| Transportation | $117 | $68 | +$49 |
| Utilities | $272 | $195 | +$77 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $267 | $44 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,261
per month
You'd need $3,261/mo in Lisbon to match $3,000/mo in Lyon.
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 Lisbon on $3,000/month?
In Lisbon, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,784 rent, $416 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Lyon or Lisbon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in Lisbon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$3,261/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.