City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs New York — 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.
New York
Moderate
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $3,141 | $662 |
| Groceries | $943 | $626 | +$317 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $398 | +$160 |
| Transportation | $195 | $110 | +$85 |
| Utilities | $453 | $253 | +$200 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $472 | $100 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
New York equivalent
$10,236
per month
You'd need $10,236/mo in New York 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 New York on $5,000/month?
In New York, $5,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $3,141 rent, $626 groceries, $398 dining.
Is Lyon or New York cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in New York?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$10,236/mo in New York using COL adjustment.