France vs France · 95 km apart
France
single / month
Cheaper overallFrance
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| Expense | Grenoble | Lyon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.05 | $11.46 | Grenoble |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.20 | $45.83 | Grenoble |
| Cappuccino | $3.02 | $3.44 | Grenoble |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $228 | $260 | Grenoble |
| Monthly public transport pass | $36.85 | $42.01 | Grenoble |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $97.15 | $111 | Grenoble |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.14 | $32.08 | Grenoble |
| Fitness club membership | $28.14 | $32.08 | Grenoble |
| Cinema ticket | $7.37 | $8.40 | Grenoble |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $598 | $704 | Grenoble |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $416 | $490 | Grenoble |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,248 | $1,470 | Grenoble |
| Total single-person budget | $1,086 | $1,254 | Grenoble |
| Average net salary | $3,050 | $3,477 |
Grenoble is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Grenoble runs about $1,086 versus $1,254 in Lyon — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Lyon leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Grenoble · Full cost of living in Lyon