Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Lyon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Lyon are 8.4% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lyon are 20.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Lyon are 45.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lyon are 17.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Lyon are 6.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lyon is 20.9% higher than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 11.00 € | -8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.20 € | 3.19 € | -24.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 € | 2.70 € | -20.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.53 € | -44.1 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.41 € | 4.58 € | -15.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 2.18 € | +34.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.04 € | -4.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.34 € | 3.84 € | -11.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.77 € | 8.85 € | -9.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.51 € | 6.05 € | -7.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 8.98 € | -9.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.41 € | 1.15 € | -18.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.97 € | -4.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 1.54 € | +0.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.76 € | 1.70 € | -3.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.13 € | +12.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.96 € | -10.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.25 € | -21.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.83 € | -9.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 € | 2.57 € | +10.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 € | 2.20 € | -36.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 11.50 € | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 2.00 € | -7.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 69.40 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.38 € | 5.00 € | -21.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 2.57 € | -17.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 29.70 € | -35.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.16 € | 6.91 € | -3.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,332.22 € | 20,263.33 € | -33.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 207.57 € | 211.07 € | +1.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.67 € | 22.08 € | +41.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.83 € | 30.88 € | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.06 € | 36.85 € | -3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 20.00 € | +18.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 12.00 € | -7.7 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 766.11 € | 525.00 € | -31.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 12,666.67 € | -16.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.07 € | 84.12 € | -10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.98 € | 34.67 € | -15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.48 € | 91.71 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 144.04 € | 131.43 € | -8.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,350.07 € | 909.08 € | -32.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 986.49 € | 568.67 € | -42.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,119.44 € | 1,642.50 € | -47.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,281.73 € | 1,105.56 € | -51.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,095.58 € | 534.03 € | -51.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 796.48 € | 372.87 € | -53.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,896.85 € | 2,769.06 € | -4.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 3.67 | -2.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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