City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Perth — 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.
Perth
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Perth.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Perth | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $572 | $76 |
| Groceries | $189 | $154 | +$35 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $98 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $39 | $36 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $91 | $54 | +$37 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $86 | $13 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Perth equivalent
$1,382
per month
You'd need $1,382/mo in Perth 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 Perth on $1,000/month?
In Perth, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $572 rent, $154 groceries, $98 dining.
Is Lyon or Perth cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Perth 55.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Perth?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,382/mo in Perth using COL adjustment.