City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Manila vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Manila | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $406 | $496 | $90 |
| Groceries | $307 | $189 | +$118 |
| Dining Out | $96 | $112 | $16 |
| Transportation | $15 | $39 | $24 |
| Utilities | $115 | $91 | +$24 |
| Other / Misc | $61 | $73 | $12 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Manila
$1,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$1,849
per month
You'd need $1,849/mo in Lyon to match $1,000/mo in Manila.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Manila on $1,000/month?
Living in Manila on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$406 to rent, $307 to groceries, $96 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $1,000/month?
In Lyon, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $496 rent, $189 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Manila or Lyon cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Manila 21.8 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Manila worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Manila equals ~$1,849/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.