Lyon vs London Cost of Living
Lyon (France) · Overall index 52.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 58% more expensive than Lyon.
- Rent in London is 170% more expensive than in Lyon.
- Dining out in London is 44% more expensive than in Lyon.
| Item | Lyon | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +170% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,170 | $2,992 | +156% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $811 | $2,223 | +174% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,368 | $6,498 | +174% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,481 | $4,097 | +177% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.84 | $1.21 | +44% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.06 | $4.07 | +33% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.35 | $4.67 | +39% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.43 | $4.37 | +27% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10 | $14.3 | +43% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.33 | $11 | +18% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13 | $17.4 | +34% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.28 | $5.26 | +23% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.45 | $1.98 | +37% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.22 | $4.45 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.47 | $5.8 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.07 | $2.72 | +31% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.18 | $2.83 | +30% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.89 | $2.51 | +33% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.83 | $2.52 | +38% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.7 | $15.9 | +36% |
| Transport | +35% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.79 | $2.53 | +41% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $78.4 | $113 | +44% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.67 | $3.64 | +36% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.16 | $1.7 | +47% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.63 | $0.78 | +24% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,798 | $22,721 | +21% |
| Dining out | +44% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $21.7 | +52% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $82.7 | $106 | +28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.05 | $9.63 | +37% |
| Cappuccino | $3.15 | $4.39 | +39% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.52 | $2.43 | +60% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.73 | $7.39 | +56% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.55 | $7.95 | +43% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.23 | $1.76 | +43% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $50.4 | $51.7 | +3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45 | $63.5 | +41% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | $0.33 | +22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.8 | $14.4 | +33% |
| Utilities & household | +39% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $115 | $155 | +35% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.96 | $4.47 | +51% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.02 | $1.5 | +47% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.2 | $20.8 | +46% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.5 | $85.7 | +37% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.5 | $16 | +39% |
| Men's haircut | $24 | $27 | +13% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.8 | $24 | +35% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,416 | $1,856 | +31% |
3,074 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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