City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Vienna — 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.
Vienna
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Vienna.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Vienna | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $760 | $16 |
| Groceries | $283 | $301 | $18 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $148 | +$20 |
| Transportation | $59 | $38 | +$21 |
| Utilities | $136 | $138 | $2 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $115 | $5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Vienna equivalent
$2,058
per month
You'd need $2,058/mo in Vienna 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 Vienna on $1,500/month?
In Vienna, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $760 rent, $301 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Lyon or Vienna cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Vienna 55.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Vienna?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$2,058/mo in Vienna using COL adjustment.