City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,347 | $1,487 | $140 |
| Groceries | $579 | $566 | +$13 |
| Dining Out | $388 | $335 | +$53 |
| Transportation | $76 | $117 | $41 |
| Utilities | $408 | $272 | +$136 |
| Other / Misc | $202 | $223 | $21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$3,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$4,760
per month
You'd need $4,760/mo in Lyon to match $3,000/mo in Wrocław.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $3,000/month?
Living in Wrocław on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,347 to rent, $579 to groceries, $388 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 Wrocław or Lyon cheaper?
Wrocław is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wrocław worth in Lyon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$4,760/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.