Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.84 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 4.06 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 3.30 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.09 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.49 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.60 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 1.95 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3.05 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.82 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,393 (CHF 1,305) | CHF 3,773 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,172 (CHF 1,097) | CHF 2,282 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (CHF 118) | CHF 177 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (CHF 823) | CHF 2,376 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (CHF 540) | CHF 1,457 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (CHF 66) | CHF 104 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 34 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (CHF 347) | CHF 327 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (CHF 122) | CHF 76 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 30 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 71) | CHF 104 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 29) | CHF 50 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CHF 85) | CHF 89 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (CHF 89) | CHF 132 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,311 (CHF 27,440) | CHF 26,830 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.75 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (CHF 66) | CHF 91 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 54 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CHF 23) | CHF 115 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 5.38 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.24 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 4.67 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.69 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.16 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 3.55 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 54 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 38) | CHF 57 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 32 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (CHF 73) | CHF 185 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 60) | CHF 93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 5.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 8 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (CHF 452) | CHF 541 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 38) | CHF 60 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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