Cost of Living in Lyon, France

Lyon has a cost of living index of 63/100 (New York = 100). It is 37% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

63/100
Cost Index
$3,043/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,049/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$709/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,845/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.42/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.06/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.81/kg
Dining OutScore: 55/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16.39/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$69.42/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.82/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$82.46/month
One-Way Ticket$2.38/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.63/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$175/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$12/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$8/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

92 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vieux Lyon, Presqu'île, Confluence

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon cheap to live in?

Lyon has a cost of living index of 63/100, where New York = 100. It is 37% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,260–$1,764 per month.

How much does rent cost in Lyon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Lyon costs approximately $1,049/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $709/month.

Is Lyon good for digital nomads?

Lyon has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 92 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Lyon?

The median net monthly salary in Lyon is approximately $3,043 USD. The income tax rate is around 30%.

How does Lyon compare to New York for cost of living?

Lyon (cost index 63) is 37% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $925/month by moving from New York to Lyon.

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