Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 90% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 109% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 109% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (1,285 ден) | 492 ден | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (701 ден) | 329 ден | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (392 ден) | 234 ден | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (70 ден) | 75 ден | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (284 ден) | 130 ден | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (178 ден) | 79 ден | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (495 ден) | 237 ден | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (165 ден) | 52 ден | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (111 ден) | 42 ден | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (149 ден) | 57 ден | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (484 ден) | 322 ден | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (135 ден) | 77 ден | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (69 ден) | 46 ден | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 105% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,429 (87,923 ден) | 29,731 ден | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,210 (74,459 ден) | 24,159 ден | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (5,661 ден) | 6,481 ден | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (54,070 ден) | 21,072 ден | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (35,495 ден) | 16,405 ден | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (4,362 ден) | 6,963 ден | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (1,139 ден) | 857 ден | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (24,279 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (8,664 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (451 ден) | 468 ден | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (914 ден) | 431 ден | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (4,951 ден) | 3,744 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,901 ден) | 1,921 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (5,401 ден) | 5,438 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (6,266 ден) | 5,391 ден | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 107% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,449 (1,688,735 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (110 ден) | 77 ден | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (4,337 ден) | 1,563 ден | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,037 ден) | 330 ден | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 34% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (323 ден) | 272 ден | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (671 ден) | 437 ден | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (1,536 ден) | 1,426 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 (303 ден) | 194 ден | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (244 ден) | 247 ден | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (264 ден) | 219 ден | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (115 ден) | 68 ден | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.43 (211 ден) | 106 ден | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,257 ден) | 312 ден | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 66% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (2,265 ден) | 1,190 ден | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (1,316 ден) | 671 ден | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (4,803 ден) | 1,371 ден | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (4,306 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (662 ден) | 281 ден | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (209 ден) | 126 ден | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (362 ден) | 127 ден | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (29,689 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (14 ден) | 8 ден | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (2,684 ден) | 2,804 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (607 ден) | 166 ден | + 266% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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