City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Cost of living in Lyon
How much a month costs in Lyon
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–3,600 (€2,300–3,200).
Prices in Lyon
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €850–1,400 | $956–1,580 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €650–1,000 | $731–1,130 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–180 | $101–203 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–8 | $5.6–9.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Gym membership (month) | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 23/100
A value score of 23/100 means Lyon gives more quality of life per dollar than 22% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 17th most affordable of 27 places we cover in France.
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Cost of living across France
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Carcassonne | $1,690–2,360 | 66/100 |
| Dordogne | $1,910–2,700 | 55/100 |
| Loire Valley | $2,030–2,810 | 42/100 |
| Normandy | $2,030–2,810 | 42/100 |
| Avignon | $2,030–2,810 | 43/100 |
| Colmar | $2,030–2,810 | 49/100 |
| Brittany | $2,030–2,930 | 48/100 |
| Montpellier | $2,140–3,040 | 39/100 |
| Nantes | $2,140–3,040 | 37/100 |
| Lille | $2,140–3,040 | 36/100 |
| Toulouse | $2,250–3,150 | 35/100 |
| Marseille | $2,360–3,380 | 21/100 |
| Strasbourg | $2,360–3,380 | 27/100 |
| Bordeaux | $2,480–3,490 | 25/100 |
| Aix-en-Provence | $2,480–3,490 | 27/100 |
| Provence | $2,480–3,600 | 25/100 |
| Lyon | $2,590–3,600 | 23/100 |
| Biarritz | $2,590–3,600 | 22/100 |
| Annecy | $2,700–3,710 | 26/100 |
| Corsica | $2,700–3,830 | 19/100 |
| Antibes | $2,700–3,830 | 23/100 |
| French Riviera | $2,810–3,940 | 19/100 |
| Nice | $2,930–4,050 | 17/100 |
| Cannes | $2,930–4,050 | 15/100 |
| Chamonix | $3,150–4,280 | 15/100 |
| Paris | $3,600–5,060 | 7/100 |
| Saint-Tropez | $3,940–5,630 | 6/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Lyon
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lyon?
About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,590–3,600 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Lyon?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €850–1,400 ($956–1,580) a month in the center and €650–1,000 ($731–1,130) outside it.
How much does food cost in Lyon?
A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €22–40 ($25–45) per person.
Is France expensive?
Prices in France are about 77% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- TCL (Lyon public transport)
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Lyon tourist office
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.