City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,487 | $37 |
| Groceries | $631 | $566 | +$65 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $335 | $121 |
| Transportation | $127 | $117 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $360 | $272 | +$88 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $223 | $5 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,913
per month
Only $2,913/mo in Lyon matches $3,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 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 Tokyo or Lyon cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$2,913/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.