Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Lyon 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lyon is 11.3% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lyon is 21.2% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Lyon are 44.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lyon are 15.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Lyon are 3.5% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lyon is 40.9% 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 | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| 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 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.08 € | 3.29 € | -19.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 € | 3.05 € | -14.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.67 € | -39.3 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.27 € | 4.83 € | -8.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 2.18 € | +30.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.13 € | +6.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.63 € | 3.84 € | -17.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.82 € | 8.35 € | -15.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.39 € | 7.11 € | +11.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.05 € | 10.18 € | +1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 1.18 € | -20.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.95 € | -5.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.54 € | -0.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.70 € | -1.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.13 € | +10.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.89 € | -16.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 € | 1.31 € | -15.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.70 € | -24.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.50 € | -6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.27 € | 2.39 € | +5.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 € | 2.20 € | -37.3 % |
| 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) | 86.00 € | 69.40 € | -19.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.16 € | 2.57 € | -18.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 29.70 € | -35.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.24 € | 6.85 € | -5.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,500.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +2.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,623.75 € | 20,263.33 € | -33.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 218.09 € | 201.80 € | -7.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.90 € | 22.38 € | +40.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.71 € | 31.87 € | +3.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.41 € | 41.08 € | +9.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.49 € | 20.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 13.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 743.89 € | 525.00 € | -29.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,375.00 € | 12,666.67 € | -22.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 95.43 € | 92.25 € | -3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.37 € | 38.38 € | -7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.14 € | 93.14 € | -10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 135.58 € | 132.33 € | -2.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,316.18 € | 904.92 € | -31.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 969.00 € | 620.00 € | -36.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,021.32 € | 1,527.14 € | -49.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,135.16 € | 1,083.64 € | -49.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,085.20 € | 524.18 € | -51.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.26 € | 375.57 € | -52.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Lyon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,175.20 € | 3,525.91 € | +11.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.49 | 2.80 | -19.8 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 440 | 110 |
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| Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Montceau | 48.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mâcon (Macon, Mascon) | 49.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bourg-en-Bresse | 50.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roanne | 60.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oyonnax | 60.82 miles |