Lyon, France

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Country

France

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About Lyon, France

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$902

Family of 4 / mo

$2,299

Avg salary (after tax)

$3,513

Lyon is a beautiful city in France that is known for its rich history and delicious food. Located at the meeting point of two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, Lyon has stunning views and many lovely parks. It is famous for its old town, which has narrow streets and charming buildings that date back to the Renaissance.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $45.33
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $114.58
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $159.38
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $106.34

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,270

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $3.86
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.18
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $8.6
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.6
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.46

Food - Dining

Fast Food ComboUSD $13.22
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $79.32
Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $19.83

Food - Grocery

Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.25
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8.6
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $13.22
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $26.4
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.92
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.5
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.85
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.29
Dozen EggsUSD $4.46
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.52
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $18.08
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $24.07
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.26
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.62
Onions (1 kg)USD $2.32
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.31

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $681.67
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,049
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $783.08
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,686
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,694
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $501.53

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $42.47
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $23.13
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $15.87
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $560.24
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $10,907

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.28
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.61
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $38,340
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $38.87
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $85.94
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,347
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.52

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $46.43
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $212.33