- Cost of Living
- France
- United Kingdom
- Lyon
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.50 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £3.42 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (£0.90) | £0.81 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (£2.59) | £2.15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (£2.26) | £1.37 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.75) | £4.65 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (£2.03) | £1.77 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (£1.34) | £0.79 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (£0.88) | £1.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (£5.26) | £7 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (£2.00) | £1.76 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.88) | £0.76 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (£1,107) | £1,307 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (£767) | £1,091 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (£113) | £181 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (£526) | £686 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (£343) | £568 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €79 (£70) | £117 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £22 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €565 (£495) | £356 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (£101) | £79 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £67 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (£39) | £32 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£78) | £60 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£85) | £64 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (£15,777) | £17,989 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (£1.26) | £1.14 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£52) | £60 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £18 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.34 (£4.68) | £3.17 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £5.88 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £61 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (£4.06) | £2.60 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (£4.16) | £1.39 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (£3.18) | £3.06 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (£1.61) | £1.57 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (£2.05) | £1.96 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (£53) | £68 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£42) | £56 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (£1.83) | £2.76 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (£4.38) | £4.24 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €529 (£463) | £401 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.20) | £0.04 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (£46) | £37 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 513 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.876
GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,715
(€4,238)
in Lyon.
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