City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Osaka vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,240 | $1,487 | $247 |
| Groceries | $755 | $566 | +$189 |
| Dining Out | $237 | $335 | $98 |
| Transportation | $153 | $117 | +$36 |
| Utilities | $430 | $272 | +$158 |
| Other / Misc | $185 | $223 | $38 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$4,183
per month
You'd need $4,183/mo in Lyon to match $3,000/mo in Osaka.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $3,000/month?
Living in Osaka on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,240 to rent, $755 to groceries, $237 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $3,000/month?
In Lyon, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,487 rent, $566 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Osaka or Lyon cheaper?
Osaka is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Osaka worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$4,183/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.