Cost of living in Lyon is 69% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Lyon is 93% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Lyon is 80% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Lyon is 66% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Lyon is 250% more expensive than in Valmiera.
| Lyon | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lyon | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.5 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.48 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.69 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.41 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.24 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.4 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.27 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.2 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.7 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.8 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.75 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.84 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.86 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
184 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.1 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 566 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,129 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 845 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,554 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,432 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,491 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,068 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.75 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.3 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.7 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 591 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,265 $ | 13,779 $ |