- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Lyon
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.59) | C$2.38 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.38) | C$4.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (C$3.90) | C$2.62 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$2.91) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (C$1.89) | C$2.90 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (C$1.49) | C$2.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (C$3.23) | C$2.31 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$1.76 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (C$1,877) | C$1,186 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (C$1,301) | C$982 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (C$206) | C$117 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (C$892) | C$919 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (C$582) | C$695 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €79 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €518 (C$770) | C$392 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (C$179) | C$111 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$126) | C$61 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (C$65) | C$41 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$132) | C$95 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$143) | C$87 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (C$26,754) | C$22,684 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.87) | C$1.19 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (C$88) | C$47 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.96 (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.80 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (C$2.54) | C$3.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (C$3.39) | C$2.46 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$54) | C$44 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$89) | C$84 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$71) | C$90 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (C$3.11) | C$5.98 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$5.61 | + 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €192 (C$286) | C$141 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$2.00 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$78) | C$34 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,148
(€2,791)
in Lyon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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