City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Los Angeles — 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.
Los Angeles
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 69.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Los Angeles.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $932 | $188 |
| Groceries | $283 | $192 | +$91 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $124 | +$44 |
| Transportation | $59 | $34 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $136 | $78 | +$58 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $140 | $30 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Los Angeles equivalent
$2,587
per month
You'd need $2,587/mo in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles on $1,500/month?
In Los Angeles, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $932 rent, $192 groceries, $124 dining.
Is Lyon or Los Angeles cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Los Angeles 69.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Los Angeles?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,587/mo in Los Angeles using COL adjustment.