City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Milan — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Milan
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 57 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Milan.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $574 | $78 |
| Groceries | $189 | $140 | +$49 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $95 | +$17 |
| Transportation | $39 | $16 | +$23 |
| Utilities | $91 | $90 | +$1 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $85 | $12 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Milan equivalent
$1,414
per month
You'd need $1,414/mo in Milan to match $1,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $1,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$496 to rent, $189 to groceries, $112 to dining.
Can I live in Milan on $1,000/month?
In Milan, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $574 rent, $140 groceries, $95 dining.
Is Lyon or Milan cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Milan 57 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Milan?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,414/mo in Milan using COL adjustment.