Cost of living
Paris vs Lyon: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Paris and Lyon using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Lyon is about 41% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Lyon is ~41% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Paris | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $375 | $286 |
| Transport (band mid) | $85 | $99 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $335 | $242 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $180 | $143 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $3,100 | $2,200 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.