City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $991 | +$171 |
| Groceries | $304 | $377 | $73 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $223 | $40 |
| Transportation | $84 | $78 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $92 | $181 | $89 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $150 | +$25 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$1,580
per month
Only $1,580/mo in Lyon matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
In Lyon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $991 rent, $377 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Stockholm or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,580/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.