🇫🇷 Cost of Living in Lyon
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$1,950/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Lyon vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Lyon?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $1,950/month in Lyon, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,583/month.
What is the average salary in Lyon?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Lyon is about $3,222, according to Numbeo data.
Is Lyon expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Krakow ($1,520/mo), Seville ($1,626/mo), Budapest ($1,531/mo), Saint Petersburg ($1,451/mo), Belgrade ($1,607/mo). Lyon comes in at $1,950/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.