City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lyon vs Surabaya — 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.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $496 | $437 | +$59 |
| Groceries | $189 | $343 | $154 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $54 | +$58 |
| Transportation | $39 | $20 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $91 | $79 | +$12 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $67 | +$6 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$342
per month
Only $342/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
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 Surabaya on $1,000/month?
In Surabaya, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $437 rent, $343 groceries, $54 dining.
Is Lyon or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lyon worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$342/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.