City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $898 | $991 | $93 |
| Groceries | $386 | $377 | +$9 |
| Dining Out | $259 | $223 | +$36 |
| Transportation | $51 | $78 | $27 |
| Utilities | $272 | $181 | +$91 |
| Other / Misc | $134 | $150 | $16 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$3,173
per month
You'd need $3,173/mo in Lyon to match $2,000/mo in Wrocław.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $2,000/month?
Living in Wrocław on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$898 to rent, $386 to groceries, $259 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 Wrocław or Lyon cheaper?
Wrocław is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wrocław worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$3,173/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.