City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Wrocław vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wrocław
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 25.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $673 | $744 | $71 |
| Groceries | $289 | $283 | +$6 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $168 | +$26 |
| Transportation | $38 | $59 | $21 |
| Utilities | $204 | $136 | +$68 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $110 | $8 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$1,500
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,380
per month
You'd need $2,380/mo in Lyon to match $1,500/mo in Wrocław.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $1,500/month?
Living in Wrocław on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$673 to rent, $289 to groceries, $194 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
In Lyon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $744 rent, $283 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Wrocław or Lyon cheaper?
Wrocław is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Wrocław worth in Lyon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$2,380/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.