City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Perth vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Perth
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Perth.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Perth | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,859 | $2,479 | +$380 |
| Groceries | $768 | $943 | $175 |
| Dining Out | $492 | $558 | $66 |
| Transportation | $181 | $195 | $14 |
| Utilities | $272 | $453 | $181 |
| Other / Misc | $428 | $372 | +$56 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Perth
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$3,618
per month
Only $3,618/mo in Lyon matches $5,000/mo in Perth — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Perth on $5,000/month?
Living in Perth on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,859 to rent, $768 to groceries, $492 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
In Lyon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,479 rent, $943 groceries, $558 dining.
Is Perth or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Perth 55.7 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Perth worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Perth equals ~$3,618/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.