How much does it cost to live in Lyon?

Typical monthly costs in Lyon are approximately €900 in rent and €1,000 in other expenses, totalling around €1,900/month.

How much should I save in Lyon?

Based on INSEE Budget de Famille 2022, people at mid-range incomes in France typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Lyon, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Lyon · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in Lyon — is your salary enough?

Lyon rents average €900/month, significantly more affordable than Paris for comparable professional salaries. Lyon offers one of France's best income-to-cost ratios, with mid-income earners typically meeting savings benchmarks.

Rent in Lyon

Budget€700 – €800/mo

Typical€900 – €1,050/mo

Premium€1,200+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,000/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€1,900/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Lyon costs (€900 rent)

€22,000 – €32,000→ saving -17.3%

Critical

€32,000 – €45,000→ saving 17.7%

On Track

€45,000 – €65,000→ saving 38.1%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Lyon

Country

Annual income (gross)€38,500

€8,000€139,000€270,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€900/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,300/mo

€0€2,850€5,700+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from INSEE Budget de Famille 2022. Figures in EUR.

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