City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,772 | $2,479 | +$293 |
| Groceries | $752 | $943 | $191 |
| Dining Out | $494 | $558 | $64 |
| Transportation | $85 | $195 | $110 |
| Utilities | $482 | $453 | +$29 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $372 | +$43 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$4,146
per month
Only $4,146/mo in Lyon matches $5,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $5,000/month?
Living in Rome on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,772 to rent, $752 to groceries, $494 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 Rome or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Rome worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$4,146/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.