Travel budget around Lyon

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): calculate your travel budget

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday around Lyon for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1715* (1540 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3420* (3066 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5249* (4690 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living around Lyon in 2024

Cost of living: Lyonnais (Around Lyon) VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living around Lyon in 2024 is 7% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living around Lyon by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities around Lyon compared to the national average.

Cities /Lyonnais (Around Lyon) View Details
Lyon 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Lyon
Villeurbanne 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Villeurbanne
Saint-Etienne 16% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Saint-Etienne



Local prices around Lyon by expense type

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant around Lyon costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 28)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 17 to $ 51)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 9)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.6)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 5.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget around Lyon costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 42 to $ 819)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 51 to $ 306)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 55 to $ 567)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 68 to $ 604)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 246/night
($ 73 to $ 1585)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 110/month
($ 60 to $ 815)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 136/month
($ 52 to $ 1151)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 164/month
($ 56 to $ 1367)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 127/month
($ 52 to $ 776)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 193/month
($ 75 to $ 1295)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food around Lyon costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 7.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 9 to $ 25)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport around Lyon is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.7 to $ 1.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.4
($ 2.2 to $ 9)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 4.5 to $ 307)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities around Lyon costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 17)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 23)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Lyonnais (Around Lyon): Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget around Lyon is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 21)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 96
($ 56 to $ 135)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 23 to $ 68)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Lyon
Montreal → Lyon
Montreal → Lyon
$ 834
(fair price: $ 693)
New York City → Lyon
New York City → Lyon
New York City → Lyon
$ 866
(fair price: $ 708)
Manchester → Lyon
Manchester → Lyon
Manchester → Lyon
$ 202
(fair price: $ 168)
London → Lyon
London → Lyon
London → Lyon
$ 134
(fair price: $ 97)
Edinburgh → Lyon
Edinburgh → Lyon
Edinburgh → Lyon
$ 200
(fair price: $ 161)
Dublin → Lyon
Dublin → Lyon
Dublin → Lyon
$ 230
(fair price: $ 164)

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About the information on the cost of living around Lyon

The information about the cost of living around Lyon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living around Lyon updated on 30-11--0001.

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