City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $3,019 | $540 |
| Groceries | $943 | $571 | +$372 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $455 | +$103 |
| Transportation | $195 | $153 | +$42 |
| Utilities | $453 | $349 | +$104 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $453 | $81 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
London equivalent
$9,045
per month
You'd need $9,045/mo in London to match $5,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 to dining.
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
In London, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $3,019 rent, $571 groceries, $455 dining.
Is Lyon or London cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in London?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$9,045/mo in London using COL adjustment.