Cost of living in Lyon, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$5.78 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.62) | C$1.98 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.48 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (C$4.55) | C$3.04 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (C$4.05) | C$4.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (C$2.26) | C$3.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.75 (C$4.03) | C$3.41 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (C$3.43) | C$2.48 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,305 (C$1,913) | C$2,136 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €916 (C$1,342) | C$1,241 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (C$213) | C$133 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €804 (C$1,179) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (C$936) | C$806 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$120) | C$66 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €463 (C$679) | C$311 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (C$173) | C$97 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$25 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$123) | C$60 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,519 (C$34,478) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.21) | C$1.39 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$94) | C$67 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| 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) | €5.21 (C$8) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.92 (C$5.75) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (C$2.70) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (C$3.48) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (C$98) | C$117 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.38 (C$4.96) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (C$707) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$70) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 334 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,854 (€4,675) in Lyon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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