City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs London — 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.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,812 | $325 |
| Groceries | $566 | $343 | +$223 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $273 | +$62 |
| Transportation | $117 | $92 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $272 | $209 | +$63 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $271 | $48 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$5,427
per month
You'd need $5,427/mo in London 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 London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Lyon or London cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$5,427/mo in London using COL adjustment.