- Cost of Living
- France
- United Kingdom
- Lyon
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lyon, France compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lyon (France) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.50 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.96) | £3.36 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.14) | £0.80 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (£2.71) | £2.15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (£2.46) | £1.42 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.87) | £4.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (£1.77) | £1.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (£1.41) | £0.81 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (£0.92) | £1.64 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (£5.50) | £7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (£1.70) | £1.79 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (£1.12) | £0.71 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,263 (£1,158) | £1,307 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (£803) | £1,091 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (£103) | £186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (£550) | £686 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €391 (£359) | £568 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (£74) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£26) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €509 (£467) | £351 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (£104) | £80 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£10) | £8 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£77) | £67 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (£40) | £32 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£81) | £60 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£88) | £64 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (£16,510) | £17,989 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (£1.12) | £1.15 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (£54) | £60 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£16) | £18 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.96 (£4.55) | £3.17 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £5.88 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (£21) | £74 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.55 (£4.17) | £2.55 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.80 (£4.40) | £1.49 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (£3.93) | £3.31 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (£1.57) | £1.53 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (£2.09) | £1.81 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£17) | £15 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£33) | £35 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£18) | £18 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (£55) | £67 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£44) | £56 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (£1.92) | £2.76 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (£4.59) | £3.56 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €192 (£176) | £122 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.21) | £0.04 | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (£48) | £37 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 636 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,460
(€3,772)
in Lyon.
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