City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Medellín — 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.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,056 | +$423 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,483 | $540 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $629 | $71 |
| Transportation | $195 | $202 | $7 |
| Utilities | $453 | $322 | +$131 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $308 | +$64 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$2,370
per month
Only $2,370/mo in Medellín matches $5,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
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 Medellín on $5,000/month?
In Medellín, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,056 rent, $1,483 groceries, $629 dining.
Is Lyon or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Medellín?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,370/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.