City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $822 | $991 | $169 |
| Groceries | $593 | $377 | +$216 |
| Dining Out | $252 | $223 | +$29 |
| Transportation | $81 | $78 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $129 | $181 | $52 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $150 | $27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$4,220
per month
You'd need $4,220/mo in Lyon to match $2,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$822 to rent, $593 to groceries, $252 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
In Lyon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $991 rent, $377 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Medellín or Lyon cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Medellín worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$4,220/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.