Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (215 kr) | 127 kr | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (127 kr) | 90 kr | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (70 kr) | 58 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (46 kr) | 37 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (30 kr) | 41 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (93 kr) | 52 kr | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (30 kr) | 33 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.09 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.60 (29 kr) | 17 kr | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (88 kr) | 113 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (25 kr) | 24 kr | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,393 (15,385 kr) | 14,993 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,172 (12,940 kr) | 10,855 kr | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (1,387 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (9,703 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (6,370 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (783 kr) | 410 kr | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (219 kr) | 359 kr | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (4,094 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (1,438 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (95 kr) | 67 kr | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (163 kr) | 166 kr | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (836 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (341 kr) | 419 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (1,006 kr) | 930 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (1,052 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 16% 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 | €29,311 (323,621 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (781 kr) | 618 kr | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (186 kr) | 334 kr | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (51 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (115 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (276 kr) | 260 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (55 kr) | 41 kr | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (42 kr) | 31 kr | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (45 kr) | 28 kr | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.16 (46 kr) | 21 kr | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (259 kr) | 295 kr | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lyon | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (444 kr) | 513 kr | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (242 kr) | 289 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (862 kr) | 819 kr | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (704 kr) | 857 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (121 kr) | 139 kr | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (35 kr) | 43 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (68 kr) | 72 kr | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (5,328 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (2.58 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (446 kr) | 306 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (111 kr) | 70 kr | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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