Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 45% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Lyon (France) is 46% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (709 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 240% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (387 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 185% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (216 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (39 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.61 (156 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (98 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (273 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (91 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (61 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (82 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (267 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (75 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (38 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Lyon (France) is 44% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,393 (47,285 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,210 (41,068 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (3,122 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (29,823 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (19,578 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (2,406 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (628 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €395 (13,391 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (4,779 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (249 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (504 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Lyon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (2,731 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,048 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (2,979 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (3,456 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Lyon (France) is 52% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,449 (931,434 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (61 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (2,392 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (572 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 6% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (178 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (370 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (847 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 (167 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (134 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (145 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (64 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.43 (117 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (693 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lyon | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,249 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (726 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (2,649 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (2,375 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (365 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (116 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (199 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (16,375 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (8 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (1,480 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (335 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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