Cost of living in Lyon, France vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$19 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$12 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (C$1.80) | C$1.49 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (C$7) | C$5.54 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (C$4.52) | C$4.00 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (C$3.88) | C$5.00 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (C$2.23) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.80 (C$4.17) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$30 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (C$3.46) | C$2.47 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (C$1.56) | C$2.75 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Lyon (France) is 25% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,337 (C$1,993) | C$2,490 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €968 (C$1,443) | C$1,614 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (C$178) | C$327 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €768 (C$1,145) | C$1,400 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (C$925) | C$1,200 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (C$126) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$75 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €463 (C$691) | C$500 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (C$198) | C$172 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$31 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Lyon (France) is 16% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$128) | C$72 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$50 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$147) | C$125 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (C$157) | C$175 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Lyon (France) is 64% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (C$38,174) | C$39,828 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.12) | C$1.33 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$96) | C$38 | + 155% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (C$8) | C$5.99 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$37) | C$70 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$5.31 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (C$6) | C$5.50 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (C$3.25) | C$2.07 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (C$3.92) | C$2.12 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$17 | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 12% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$30 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (C$117) | C$35 | + 232% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$7 | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (C$4.88) | C$5.68 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (C$720) | C$600 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$68) | C$47 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 6% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,838 (€5,256) in Lyon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,400 in Fort St. John.
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