Cost of Living in Lyon. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in Lyon, France

Summary of cost of living in Lyon

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,835
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,948
  • Cost of living in Lyon is cheaper than in 43% of cities in France (3 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Lyon is more expensive than in 59% of cities in Western Europe (27 out of 64)
  • Cost of living in Lyon is more expensive than in 59% of cities in the World (75 out of 180)
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List of prices in Lyon
Current as of Apr 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 €5.59
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.11
12 eggs, large €4.52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.13
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.30
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.42
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €2.57
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €2.01
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.04
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,438
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,187
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €103
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €870
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €600
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €67
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €22
40” flat screen tv €457
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) €67
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €31
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €92
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €105
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €27,345
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.81
Monthly ticket public transport €64
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.) €4.25
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.55
4 rolls of toilet paper €2.18
Tube of toothpaste €2.78
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €40
2 tickets to the movies €22
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €79
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €60
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.14
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 €9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 86 prices entered by 16 different people.
Latest price update: April 23, 2024

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Lyon position in our World Ranking

the world
75th
out of 180
western europe
27th
out of 64
france
3rd
out of 7

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