City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,772 | $293 |
| Groceries | $943 | $752 | +$191 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $494 | +$64 |
| Transportation | $195 | $85 | +$110 |
| Utilities | $453 | $482 | $29 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $415 | $43 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$6,030
per month
You'd need $6,030/mo in Rome to match $5,000/mo in Lyon.
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 Rome on $5,000/month?
In Rome, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,772 rent, $752 groceries, $494 dining.
Is Lyon or Rome cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Rome?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$6,030/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.