City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Oslo vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Oslo
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 67.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Oslo.
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Oslo | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $805 | $744 | +$61 |
| Groceries | $282 | $283 | $1 |
| Dining Out | $157 | $168 | $11 |
| Transportation | $43 | $59 | $16 |
| Utilities | $91 | $136 | $45 |
| Other / Misc | $122 | $110 | +$12 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Oslo
$1,500
per month
Lyon equivalent
$897
per month
Only $897/mo in Lyon matches $1,500/mo in Oslo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Oslo on $1,500/month?
Living in Oslo on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$805 to rent, $282 to groceries, $157 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
In Lyon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $744 rent, $283 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Oslo or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Oslo 67.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Oslo worth in Lyon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Oslo equals ~$897/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.