City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Riyadh — 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.
Riyadh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 31.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Riyadh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Riyadh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $628 | +$116 |
| Groceries | $283 | $408 | $125 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $219 | $51 |
| Transportation | $59 | $43 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $136 | $108 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $94 | +$16 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Riyadh equivalent
$1,165
per month
Only $1,165/mo in Riyadh 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 Riyadh on $1,500/month?
In Riyadh, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $628 rent, $408 groceries, $219 dining.
Is Lyon or Riyadh cheaper?
Riyadh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Riyadh 31.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Riyadh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,165/mo in Riyadh using COL adjustment.