City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $554 | $58 |
| Groceries | $189 | $150 | +$39 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $99 | +$13 |
| Transportation | $39 | $17 | +$22 |
| Utilities | $91 | $96 | $5 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $84 | $11 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$1,206
per month
You'd need $1,206/mo in Rome 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 Rome on $1,000/month?
In Rome, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $554 rent, $150 groceries, $99 dining.
Is Lyon or Rome cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Rome?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,206/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.