City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Vancouver — 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.
Vancouver
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 63.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Vancouver.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $930 | $186 |
| Groceries | $283 | $193 | +$90 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $120 | +$48 |
| Transportation | $59 | $44 | +$15 |
| Utilities | $136 | $75 | +$61 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $138 | $28 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Vancouver equivalent
$2,349
per month
You'd need $2,349/mo in Vancouver 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 Vancouver on $1,500/month?
In Vancouver, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $930 rent, $193 groceries, $120 dining.
Is Lyon or Vancouver cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Vancouver 63.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Vancouver?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,349/mo in Vancouver using COL adjustment.