- Cost of Living
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- Lyon
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Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (C$1.83) | C$2.31 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.34) | C$4.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (C$3.95) | C$2.54 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (C$2.84) | C$3.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (C$2.27) | C$3.02 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (C$1.47) | C$2.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (C$2.72) | C$2.18 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (C$1.80) | C$1.87 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (C$1,857) | C$1,209 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (C$1,287) | C$1,030 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (C$162) | C$104 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$882) | C$919 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (C$575) | C$695 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$121) | C$64 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$42) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €509 (C$748) | C$393 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$167) | C$111 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$124) | C$58 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (C$65) | C$41 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$130) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$142) | C$87 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,473) | C$23,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.83) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (C$87) | C$47 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.96 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$80 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.80 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.74) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (C$3.35) | C$2.53 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$52) | C$45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$88) | C$84 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$70) | C$89 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (C$3.07) | C$5.72 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €534 (C$786) | C$850 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$77) | C$34 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,966
(€2,697)
in Lyon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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