Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Lyon (France) is 24% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (193 kr) | 108 kr | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (113 kr) | 80 kr | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (63 kr) | 58 kr | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.05 (46 kr) | 37 kr | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (78 kr) | 48 kr | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (29 kr) | 18 kr | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (91 kr) | 98 kr | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 47% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Lyon (France) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,557 (17,683 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,292 (14,671 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (1,194 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (9,061 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (7,060 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (847 kr) | 410 kr | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (240 kr) | 275 kr | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | €441 (5,009 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (1,505 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (89 kr) | 67 kr | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (161 kr) | 203 kr | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (1,002 kr) | 937 kr | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (373 kr) | 419 kr | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,117 kr) | 966 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (1,193 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Lyon (France) is 19% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,345 (310,527 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (747 kr) | 564 kr | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (191 kr) | 307 kr | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (59 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (95 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (280 kr) | 261 kr | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (53 kr) | 41 kr | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (52 kr) | 31 kr | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (48 kr) | 28 kr | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (25 kr) | 28 kr | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (247 kr) | 274 kr | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (418 kr) | 415 kr | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (251 kr) | 267 kr | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (892 kr) | 819 kr | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (741 kr) | 847 kr | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (117 kr) | 138 kr | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (68 kr) | 70 kr | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (5,480 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (2.66 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (517 kr) | 286 kr | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (98 kr) | 66 kr | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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