City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Lyon vs Medellín — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $991 | $822 | +$169 |
| Groceries | $377 | $593 | $216 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $252 | $29 |
| Transportation | $78 | $81 | $3 |
| Utilities | $181 | $129 | +$52 |
| Other / Misc | $150 | $123 | +$27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$2,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$948
per month
Only $948/mo in Medellín matches $2,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$991 to rent, $377 to groceries, $223 to dining.
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
In Medellín, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $822 rent, $593 groceries, $252 dining.
Is Lyon or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Lyon worth in Medellín?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$948/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.