Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 70% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland)
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Lyon (France) is 78% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Lyon | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (77 zł) | 38 zł | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (45 zł) | 23 zł | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (5.28 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.05 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (10 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (7 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 101% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (12 zł) | 5.09 zł | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (4.59 zł) | 3.56 zł | + 29% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Lyon (France) is 46% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,437 (6,519 zł) | 3,522 zł | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,292 (5,862 zł) | 2,633 zł | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (477 zł) | 1,372 zł | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (3,620 zł) | 2,730 zł | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (2,821 zł) | 2,099 zł | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (338 zł) | 255 zł | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (96 zł) | 46 zł | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | €441 (2,001 zł) | 1,577 zł | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (601 zł) | 415 zł | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (35 zł) | 32 zł | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (64 zł) | 24 zł | + 166% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Lyon (France) is 30% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (400 zł) | 320 zł | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (149 zł) | 120 zł | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (446 zł) | 277 zł | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (477 zł) | 346 zł | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Lyon (France) is 95% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,345 (124,066 zł) | 87,589 zł | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (302 zł) | 112 zł | + 169% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (76 zł) | 31 zł | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 35% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Lyon | Poznan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (112 zł) | 165 zł | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (10 zł) | 5.44 zł | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (98 zł) | 41 zł | + 139% | |
Entertainment | + 87% | |||
Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 87% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Lyon | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (167 zł) | 90 zł | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (100 zł) | 51 zł | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (356 zł) | 219 zł | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (296 zł) | 131 zł | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (47 zł) | 24 zł | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.84 (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (2,189 zł) | 2,192 zł | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.06 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 252% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (207 zł) | 146 zł | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 125% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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