Should I move to Lyon?

Lyon, France has a cost of living 28.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 71.3). It is ranked #101 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 128.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,933/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Lyon?

The cost of living in Lyon is 28.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 71.3). Groceries are 23.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 33.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 554 per month. Local purchasing power index is 128.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in France?

In France, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,933 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 29.6%). Use our France tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇫🇷 France · #101 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Lyon?

28.7% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-28.7%

vs NYC

EUR 554

Affitto stimato a

EUR 2,933

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Lyon?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in France → EUR 2,933/mese netto dopo le tasse (29.6% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo France → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Lyon

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

71.3 Moderate

Affitto

21.6 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

76.9 Above average

Ristoranti

66.3 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

128.5 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Lyon

1 camera — Centro città EUR 554/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 416/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 965/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in France

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,933/Stipendio netto (29.6% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo France →

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Pronto a vedere i numeri?

Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Lyon — in pochi secondi.

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