Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 9% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 31% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €12 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 | €3.66 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 | €1.05 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.52 | €3.15 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 | €2.31 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.96 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 | €2.18 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 | €1.73 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 | €1.10 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 | €2.06 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 | €1.01 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 20% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,438 | €1,659 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,187 | €1,142 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 | €193 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €852 | €1,168 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 | €831 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 | €136 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €37 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €457 | €421 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 | €153 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €9 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 | €87 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €37 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €85 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 | €91 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 34% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,345 | €27,505 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 | €1.78 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 | €39 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €14 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 16% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €8 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €74 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 | €4.44 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 | €3.53 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 | €5.21 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 | €2.78 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 | €2.19 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 17% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €15 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €80 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €57 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 | €4.13 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 | €2.06 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 | €596 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.18 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €41 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.09 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 191 different people.
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