Cost of living in Lyon, France

Summary of cost of living in Lyon

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,779
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,848
  • Cost of living in Lyon is more expensive than in 67% of cities in Western Europe (19 out of 55)
  • Cost of living in Lyon is more expensive than in 69% of cities in the World (51 out of 159)
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List of prices in Lyon
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.27
12 eggs, large €4.18
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.76
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.72
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €2.57
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8
2 liters of coca-cola €2.01
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.14
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,268
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,131
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €99
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €838
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €574
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €72
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €25
40” flat screen tv €430
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €133
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €8
Hourly rate for cleaning help €14
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €79
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €32
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €89
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €126
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €27,290
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.86
Monthly ticket public transport €68
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €17
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.25
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €25
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.93
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.96
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.28
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.87
Tube of toothpaste €3.43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €20
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €37
2 tickets to the movies €21
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €78
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €70
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.41
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €5.88
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €483
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.23
1 month of gym membership in business district €44
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 64 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: October 05, 2024

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Lyon position in our World Ranking

the world
51st
out of 159
western europe
19th
out of 55
france
2nd
out of 6

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