Close to the France average
Ranked #199 of 577 cities · More expensive than 65.5% of cities worldwide
Compared to France average · See France ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 771/mo ≈ $867 | EUR 596/mo ≈ $670 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,599/mo ≈ $1,797 | EUR 1,140/mo ≈ $1,281 | 29% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Lyon has a cost of living index of 46.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. ShouldIMove price index is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 110 country PLI x 1 city factor
Lyon is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #199 of 577 cities). It is 1.8% more expensive than the France average, based on 10 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,948/month after tax (29.3% effective rate). See full France tax calculator →
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