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- Lyon
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$11) | C$5.69 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.59) | C$2.05 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.54) | C$4.81 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (C$3.97) | C$2.90 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.56) | C$4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (C$2.19) | C$3.34 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$3.36 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (C$3.50) | C$2.41 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$2.01 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (C$1,942) | C$1,651 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (C$1,346) | C$1,142 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (C$234) | C$102 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$923) | C$1,038 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (C$602) | C$779 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €79 (C$122) | C$66 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €565 (C$869) | C$351 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$178) | C$86 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$130) | C$59 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (C$68) | C$40 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$136) | C$93 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$148) | C$92 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$27,688) | C$22,749 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.21) | C$1.27 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (C$91) | C$67 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$27) | C$31 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.34 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$36) | C$82 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.57) | C$2.83 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (C$2.83) | C$3.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (C$3.60) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$19 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$56) | C$46 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$92) | C$101 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$73) | C$85 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$15) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (C$3.21) | C$5.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (C$788) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$81) | C$35 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 514 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,841
(€3,797)
in Lyon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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