City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Rio de Janeiro — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Rio de Janeiro | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $637 | +$107 |
| Groceries | $283 | $392 | $109 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $194 | $26 |
| Transportation | $59 | $79 | $20 |
| Utilities | $136 | $103 | +$33 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $95 | +$15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Rio de Janeiro equivalent
$823
per month
Only $823/mo in Rio de Janeiro matches $1,500/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lyon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$744 to rent, $283 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Rio de Janeiro on $1,500/month?
In Rio de Janeiro, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $637 rent, $392 groceries, $194 dining.
Is Lyon or Rio de Janeiro cheaper?
Rio de Janeiro is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Rio de Janeiro 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Rio de Janeiro?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$823/mo in Rio de Janeiro using COL adjustment.