Cost of Living Comparison Between Lyon and Paris 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 8.3% higher than in Lyon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 25.3% higher than in Lyon | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 80.9% higher than in Lyon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 18.2% higher than in Lyon | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 7.0% higher than in Lyon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 13.4% lower than in Lyon | |
Restaurants | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 12.00 € | +9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 4.14 € | +29.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.70 € | 3.33 € | +23.3 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 2.74 € | +78.4 % |
Markets | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.21 € | 1.43 € | +18.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 2.41 € | 1.79 € | -25.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.29 € | 2.40 € | +4.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.84 € | 4.34 € | +13.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 19.50 € | 21.53 € | +10.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 13.33 € | 14.34 € | +7.6 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.81 € | 21.88 € | +10.4 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.54 € | 3.11 € | +22.1 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.15 € | 2.22 € | +3.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.40 € | 3.39 € | -0.3 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.74 € | 3.88 € | +3.7 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.50 € | 2.22 € | -11.1 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.13 € | 2.37 € | +11.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.25 € | 1.62 € | +29.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.83 € | 0.92 € | +10.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 € | 2.33 € | -9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.20 € | 3.48 € | +58.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 12.00 € | +4.3 % |
Transportation | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.15 € | +7.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 69.40 € | 85.00 € | +22.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 6.38 € | +27.5 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.60 € | 1.93 € | +20.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.70 € | 46.00 € | +54.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.82 € | 1.89 € | +3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,263.33 € | 30,332.22 € | +49.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 211.07 € | 203.35 € | -3.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.08 € | 14.92 € | -32.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.88 € | 29.08 € | -5.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.85 € | 38.06 € | +3.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 € | 16.86 € | -15.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 13.00 € | +8.3 % |
Childcare | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 525.00 € | 766.11 € | +45.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,000.00 € | 15,222.22 € | +38.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.12 € | 93.45 € | +11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.67 € | 40.60 € | +17.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.71 € | 99.69 € | +8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 131.43 € | 140.52 € | +6.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 909.08 € | 1,339.60 € | +47.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 568.67 € | 981.58 € | +72.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,642.50 € | 3,076.72 € | +87.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,105.56 € | 2,247.12 € | +103.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,748.29 € | 11,540.00 € | +100.8 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,013.60 € | 8,428.12 € | +110.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lyon Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,769.06 € | 3,004.85 € | +8.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.67 | 3.72 | +1.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 96 | 410 |
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Cities near Lyon: | Cost of Living in Villeurbanne | 4.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Grezieu la Varenne | 15.60 km |
| Cost of Living in Bourgoin-Jallieu | 43.69 km |
| Cost of Living in Saint-Etienne | 63.06 km |
| Cost of Living in Macon | 73.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Montceau | 77.52 km |
| Cost of Living in Mâcon (Macon, Mascon) | 79.99 km |
| Cost of Living in Bourg-en-Bresse | 80.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Roanne | 96.99 km |
| Cost of Living in Oyonnax | 97.89 km |
Cities near Paris: | Cost of Living in Chaville | 15.39 km |
| Cost of Living in Guyancourt | 28.01 km |
| Cost of Living in Chartres | 90.54 km |
| Cost of Living in Rouen | 131.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Orleans | 132.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Amiens | 139.87 km |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 143.76 km |
| Cost of Living in Le Havre | 195.79 km |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 208.77 km |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 220.90 km |