City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Rome vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Lyon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $554 | $496 | +$58 |
| Groceries | $150 | $189 | $39 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $112 | $13 |
| Transportation | $17 | $39 | $22 |
| Utilities | $96 | $91 | +$5 |
| Other / Misc | $84 | $73 | +$11 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$1,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$829
per month
Only $829/mo in Lyon matches $1,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $1,000/month?
Living in Rome on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$554 to rent, $150 to groceries, $99 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 Rome or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Rome worth in Lyon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$829/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.