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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Barcelona is 5% cheaper than Lyon
| Lifestyle | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,350/mo | $1,400/mo | +4% |
| Moderate | $1,900/mo | $2,000/mo | +5% |
| Comfortable | $2,850/mo | $3,000/mo | +5% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $850/mo | $1,750/mo | +106% |
| Groceries & Food | $380/mo | $400/mo | +5% |
| Dining Out | $260/mo | $260/mo | 0% |
| Transport | $68/mo | $52/mo | -24% |
| Utilities & Internet | $190/mo | $200/mo | +5% |
| Healthcare | $152/mo | $160/mo | +5% |
| Leisure & Personal | $133/mo | $140/mo | +5% |
Sources: INSEE (France), Eurostat / INE (Spain), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (baguette) | $1 | $1 | +17% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -14% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -16% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $11 | $7 | -33% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon lyonnais (set menu) | $22 | $13 | -41% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10 | $9 | -13% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $2 | -31% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5 | $4 | -20% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $850 | $1,200 | +41% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $600 | $850 | +42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,600 | $2,100 | +31% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,100 | $1,500 | +36% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (TCL) | $72 | $45 | -38% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $4 | +79% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $165 | $130 | -21% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $30 | $38 | +27% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $11 | $20 | +82% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $35 | $45 | +29% |
| Cinema ticket | $12 | $10 | -17% |
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $18 | $16 | -11% |
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