Cost of Living in Lyon
Summary of cost of living in Lyon, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,977.5 (€3,546.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,117.5 (€996.4), excluding rent.
- Lyon is 2.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lyon is, on average, 32.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €7.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.64 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.42 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.52 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.38 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.21 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €9.15 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.01 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €9.45 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.97 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.40 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €1.23 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.23 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.97 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.14 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.42 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €12.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.10 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €74.10 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €7.30 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.15 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €37.40 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €2.02 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,675.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €237.38 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €12.71 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €26.17 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €35.08 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €25.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €13.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €560.26 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €10,205.09 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €98.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €39.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €110.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €112.39 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €796.91 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €600.55 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,610.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,147.78 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €528.34 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €332.21 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,731.30 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.68 | |
Prices in Lyon
This city had 734 entries in the past 12 months by 70 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Last update: 19 October 2026
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| Cost of Living in Saint-Etienne | 39.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Macon | 45.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mâcon (Macon, Mascon) | 45.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bourg-en-Bresse | 51.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roanne | 60.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oyonnax | 60.82 miles |
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We budget/spend 150€ weekly on only the basic & nessacary household items + cat food & sand + foodstuffs => 600€ per month
...sometimes it may go over by 20/30€ more depending on our choice of meats &/ nuts/fruit purchased in that a month.