City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $872 | $128 |
| Groceries | $283 | $228 | +$55 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $137 | +$31 |
| Transportation | $59 | $63 | $4 |
| Utilities | $136 | $69 | +$67 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $131 | $21 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,898
per month
You'd need $1,898/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Lyon.
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 Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Lyon or Stockholm cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,898/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.