France vs France · 391 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Paris | Lyon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $13.07 | $11.46 | Lyon |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $52.26 | $45.83 | Lyon |
| Cappuccino | $3.92 | $3.44 | Lyon |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $296 | $260 | Lyon |
| Monthly public transport pass | $47.91 | $42.01 | Lyon |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $126 | $111 | Lyon |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $36.58 | $32.08 | Lyon |
| Fitness club membership | $36.58 | $32.08 | Lyon |
| Cinema ticket | $9.58 | $8.40 | Lyon |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $830 | $704 | Lyon |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $577 | $490 | Lyon |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,732 | $1,470 | Lyon |
| Total single-person budget | $1,448 | $1,254 | Lyon |
| Average net salary | $3,965 | $3,477 |
Lyon is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Paris runs about $1,448 versus $1,254 in Lyon — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Paris leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.