- Cost of Living
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- Lyon
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$11) | C$5.69 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.61) | C$2.17 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.61) | C$4.84 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (C$4.03) | C$2.90 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.62) | C$4.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (C$2.39) | C$3.31 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (C$1.56) | C$3.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (C$3.56) | C$2.51 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (C$1.56) | C$2.07 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (C$1,972) | C$1,576 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (C$1,366) | C$1,122 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (C$202) | C$109 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$937) | C$1,019 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (C$611) | C$774 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €79 (C$124) | C$66 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$45) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €565 (C$883) | C$377 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$181) | C$98 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$132) | C$59 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (C$69) | C$40 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$138) | C$93 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$151) | C$92 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$28,109) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.25) | C$1.26 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (C$92) | C$65 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$27) | C$31 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.34 (C$8) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.66) | C$2.83 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (C$2.87) | C$3.09 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (C$3.65) | C$2.46 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$19 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$46 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$94) | C$101 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$74) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$15) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (C$3.26) | C$5.53 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €529 (C$826) | C$549 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$82) | C$35 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 457 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,901
(€3,139)
in Lyon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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