Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 14% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 30% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (83 zł) | 52 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (49 zł) | 33 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (4.59 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.09 (9 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.60 (11 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (34 zł) | 39 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (4.53 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,393 (5,915 zł) | 6,371 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,172 (4,975 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (533 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (3,730 zł) | 3,942 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (2,449 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (301 zł) | 554 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (84 zł) | 94 zł | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (1,574 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (553 zł) | 630 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (37 zł) | 58 zł | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (63 zł) | 73 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 24% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (321 zł) | 416 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (131 zł) | 181 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (387 zł) | 406 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (404 zł) | 666 zł | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 67% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,311 (124,414 zł) | 121,700 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (300 zł) | 135 zł | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (72 zł) | 35 zł | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 22% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (20 zł) | 33 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (44 zł) | 41 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (106 zł) | 244 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.16 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (99 zł) | 81 zł | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (171 zł) | 115 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (93 zł) | 64 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (331 zł) | 388 zł | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (270 zł) | 188 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46 zł) | 36 zł | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (2,048 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (0.99 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (172 zł) | 176 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 440 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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