City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Rome vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,663 | $1,487 | +$176 |
| Groceries | $451 | $566 | $115 |
| Dining Out | $296 | $335 | $39 |
| Transportation | $51 | $117 | $66 |
| Utilities | $289 | $272 | +$17 |
| Other / Misc | $250 | $223 | +$27 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,488
per month
Only $2,488/mo in Lyon matches $3,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
Living in Rome on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,663 to rent, $451 to groceries, $296 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 Rome or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Rome worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$2,488/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.