Can you live in Lyon with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,027, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Lyon with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,027, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Lyon with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,027, you would have roughly $973 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Lyon with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,027, you would have roughly $2,973 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Lyon with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,027, you would have roughly $5,973 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Lyon, France

How much does it really cost to live in Lyon? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 520,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 💱 EUR

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$ $950 1-bedroom rent / mo

84 Quality of life / 100

75 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

45 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$950
Food (moderate)	$430
Transport	$45
Utilities	$110
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$90
Entertainment	$170
Total (moderate)	$2,027

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Lyon.

Shared accommodation	$400
Studio	$650
1-bedroom	$950
2-bedroom	$1,350
3-bedroom	$1,800

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City Scores

How Lyon rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityParis
LanguageFrench
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Paris

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Pros and Cons of Lyon

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,405 per month Basic $1,610 per month Moderate $2,027 per month Comfortable $2,680 per month Premium $4,062 per month

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Can You Live in Lyon on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,027 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-27 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$973 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,973 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,973 / month