City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,110 | +$369 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,597 | $654 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $335 | +$223 |
| Transportation | $195 | $174 | +$21 |
| Utilities | $453 | $467 | $14 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $317 | +$55 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$2,742
per month
Only $2,742/mo in Phuket 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 Phuket on $5,000/month?
In Phuket, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,110 rent, $1,597 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Lyon or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Phuket?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,742/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.