City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,417 | +$62 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,052 | $109 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $357 | +$201 |
| Transportation | $195 | $211 | $16 |
| Utilities | $453 | $600 | $147 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $363 | +$9 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$5,149
per month
You'd need $5,149/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $5,000/month?
In Tokyo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,417 rent, $1,052 groceries, $357 dining.
Is Lyon or Tokyo cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Tokyo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$5,149/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.