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Cost of Living in Lyon

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · Population 1,716,050

▲ +8% vs France average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€1,154 ($1,254)
Couple, monthly€2,101 ($2,283)
Family of four, monthly€2,768 ($3,008)

Estimated Prices in Lyon

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€10.54 ($11.46)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€42.16 ($45.83)per meal
Cappuccino€3.16 ($3.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€239 ($260)per month
Monthly public transport pass€38.65 ($42.01)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€102 ($111)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€29.51 ($32.08)per month
Fitness club membership€29.51 ($32.08)per month
Cinema ticket€7.73 ($8.40)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€648 ($704)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€451 ($490)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,352 ($1,470)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Lyon is €3,199 ($3,477) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,154 ($1,254) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,500 ($1,630) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€451 ($490)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Caluire-et-Cuire

3 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Villeurbanne

3 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Tassin-la-Demi-Lune

4 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Écully

5 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

5 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Oullins

6 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Francheville

7 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Saint-Fons

7 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Other Major Cities in France

Paris

Île-de-France · pop. 11,060,000

€1,333 ($1,448) / mo

Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 1,635,154

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Toulouse

Occitanie · pop. 1,081,726

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Lille

Hauts-de-France · pop. 1,063,491

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Bordeaux

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · pop. 994,920

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 944,321

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Nantes

Pays de la Loire · pop. 683,313

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Rouen

Normandie · pop. 478,593

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Living in Lyon

Lyon is one of the key cities in France. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,154 ($1,254), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €451 ($490) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,768 ($3,008) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €2,101 ($2,283) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Lyon is €3,199 ($3,477). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,500 ($1,630) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €1,154 ($1,254) per month in Lyon including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Lyon?
A net salary of around €1,500 ($1,630) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lyon with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lyon is €3,199 ($3,477).
How much is rent in Lyon?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €648 ($704) per month in the city centre and €451 ($490) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,352 ($1,470).
Is Lyon cheaper than France on average?
No — Lyon is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the France average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Lyon?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €239 ($260) in Lyon. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €11 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Lyon compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lyon is estimated at €39 ($42). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lyon are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,716,050). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.