City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Medellín vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $411 | $496 | $85 |
| Groceries | $297 | $189 | +$108 |
| Dining Out | $126 | $112 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $40 | $39 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $64 | $91 | $27 |
| Other / Misc | $62 | $73 | $11 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$1,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,110
per month
You'd need $2,110/mo in Lyon to match $1,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $1,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$411 to rent, $297 to groceries, $126 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 Medellín or Lyon cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Medellín worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$2,110/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.