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#33 Worldwide
Lyon
France β’ Western Europe
Anchor Cost Index
68
Expensive
#33
of 120 cities
73%
More expensive than
#14
in Western Europe
Expensive
Cost Level
πAnchor Price Breakdown
βΉοΈSources: Public economic data, market researchπ
Big Mac
McDonald's signature burger
$5.29
+27% vs avg80
Weight: 20%Global avg: $4.15
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1BR Rent
City-wide median monthly
$950.00/mo
Near avg60
Weight: 30%Global avg: $981.92
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Uber 5km
Average 5km ride fare
$6.00
+28% vs avg68
Weight: 20%Global avg: $4.69
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Starbucks Latte
Tall Latte price
$5.00
+15% vs avg70
Weight: 15%Global avg: $4.34
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YouTube Premium
Monthly subscription
$12.99/mo
+60% vs avg69
Weight: 15%Global avg: $8.13
πKey Metrics
βΉοΈCalculated from verified cost dataπ
22%
Rent Burden
Rent as % of avg salary
π½οΈ
21%
Food Affordability
Food as % of avg salary
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78/100
Nomad Score
Digital nomad friendliness
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85/100
Family Score
Family friendliness
π΅Monthly Budget Scenarios
βΉοΈBased on crowdsourced price dataπ
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transit
$2,326/mo
Housing
$870Food
$1200Transport
$87Utilities
$0Entertainment
$94Other
$75π»
Digital Nomad
Coliving, coworking, mix of cooking & dining
$2,899/mo
Housing
$855Food
$1275Transport
$126Utilities
$110Entertainment
$213Other
$320π¨βπ©βπ§
Small Family
2 adults + 1 child, outside center apartment
$4,807/mo
Housing
$1520Food
$1450Transport
$263Utilities
$442Entertainment
$168Other
$964π’
Expat Professional
City center, quality lifestyle
$3,494/mo
Housing
$1197Food
$1400Transport
$260Utilities
$320Entertainment
$236Other
$81πUseful Resources for Lyon
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πExtended Costs (60+ Items)
βΉοΈAggregated from public sources1BR Apartment (City Center)$1,330.00/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside Center)$665.00/mo
3BR Apartment (City Center)$2,660.00/mo
3BR Apartment (Outside Center)$1,520.00/mo
Price per mΒ² (Buy, City)$9,600.00/mΒ²
Price per mΒ² (Buy, Outside)$5,750.00/mΒ²
Airbnb (1BR, Monthly)$1,710.00/mo
Coliving Space$855.00/mo
Hostel/Dormitory$29.00/night
π°Similar Cost Cities
πOthers in Western Europe
π How Lyon Compares
Cheaper than
32cities
More expensive than
84cities
Rank in Western Europe
#14/15
Understanding Cost Index
0-20
Very Affordable
21-40
Affordable
41-60
Moderate
61-80
Expensive
81-100
Very Expensive
π Data Sources
We aggregate data from trusted sources to provide accurate cost of living comparisons. All prices are converted to USD.
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Big Mac Index
Global purchasing power indicator (2024)Purchasing power parity indicator
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Cost of Living & Rent
Crowdsourced global cost data (2024)Verified price data from multiple sources
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Transport & Services
Regional transport pricing data (2024)Taxi, rideshare, public transit prices
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Digital Subscriptions
Regional pricing data (2024)Streaming services, digital platforms
Data is updated periodically. Prices may vary based on location, promotions, and exchange rates.