Should I move to Lyon?

Lyon, France has a cost of living 53.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.1). It is ranked #199 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 126.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,948/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 53.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.1). Groceries are 24.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 31.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 771 per month. Local purchasing power index is 126.7 (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 2,948 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 29.3%). Use our France tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇫🇷 France · #199 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Lyon?

53.9% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-53.9%

vs NYC

EUR 771

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

EUR 2,948

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: maart – oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Lyon?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in France → EUR 2,948/maand netto na belasting (29.3% effectief tarief). Volledig France belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Lyon

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

46.1 Mid-priced

Huur

21.5 Very affordable

Boodschappen

75.3 Above average

Restaurants

68.9 Moderate

Koopkracht

126.7 Very strong

Huur in Lyon

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum EUR 771/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum EUR 596/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum EUR 1,599/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum EUR 1,140/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 23% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in France

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,948/Nettoloon (29.3% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig France belastingrekenmachine →

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇫🇷 Marseille

France

CoL index 45.8

Marseille vs Lyon vergelijken →

🇫🇷 Bordeaux

France

CoL index 45.0

Bordeaux vs Lyon vergelijken →

🇫🇷 Toulouse

France

CoL index 44.7

Toulouse vs Lyon vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Lyon, in seconden.

Salaris vergelijken → Volledige kosten van levensonderhoud

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