City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lyon vs Tokyo — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,487 | $1,450 | +$37 |
| Groceries | $566 | $631 | $65 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $214 | +$121 |
| Transportation | $117 | $127 | $10 |
| Utilities | $272 | $360 | $88 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $218 | +$5 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$3,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$3,089
per month
You'd need $3,089/mo in Tokyo to match $3,000/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,487 to rent, $566 to groceries, $335 to dining.
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
In Tokyo, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,450 rent, $631 groceries, $214 dining.
Is Lyon or Tokyo cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lyon worth in Tokyo?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$3,089/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.