Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lyon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr123) | kr131 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (kr78) | kr82 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (kr42) | kr39 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (kr8) | kr12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (kr33) | kr33 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (kr23) | kr22 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr47) | kr56 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (kr12) | kr12 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (kr19) | kr10 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr52) | kr97 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (kr15) | kr20 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (kr8) | kr13 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lyon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,389 (kr10,357) | kr11,583 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,146 (kr8,547) | kr9,449 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (kr784) | kr848 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (kr5,949) | kr8,388 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (kr4,635) | kr6,707 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (kr556) | kr587 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr167) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 (kr3,289) | kr2,600 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (kr988) | kr552 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr58) | kr61 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (kr106) | kr131 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (kr510) | kr736 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (kr230) | kr300 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (kr673) | kr906 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (kr783) | kr1,028 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,345 (kr203,882) | kr286,083 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (kr12) | kr14 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (kr448) | kr613 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (kr126) | kr320 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lyon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (kr39) | kr35 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr63) | kr82 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (kr184) | kr500 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (kr34) | kr37 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (kr34) | kr19 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (kr31) | kr18 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (kr16) | kr11 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (kr21) | kr16 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (kr161) | kr217 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lyon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (kr256) | kr369 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (kr165) | kr219 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (kr586) | kr698 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (kr486) | kr637 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr79) | kr86 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (kr24) | kr48 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.84 (kr44) | kr47 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (kr3,598) | kr3,682 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (kr1.74) | kr0.94 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (kr340) | kr196 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (kr64) | kr50 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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