Bridgetown vs Lyon: cost of living for digital nomads
Bridgetown, Barbados and Lyon, France, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Lyon is about 10% cheaper than Bridgetown for a month of nomad living ($2,140 vs $2,380).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Lyon against $1,200 in Bridgetown.
- Lyon scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Lyon: 200 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Bridgetown is tropical; Lyon is temperate.
Bridgetown wins 2 of the measured lines; Lyon wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bridgetown or Lyon?
Lyon is cheaper: about $2,140/month against $2,380/month in Bridgetown, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bridgetown or Lyon?
Lyon scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bridgetown.
Which has faster internet, Bridgetown or Lyon?
Lyon has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Bridgetown.
| Line | Bridgetown | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,380 | $2,140 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $950 |
| Food | $570 | $520 |
| Transport | $60 | $70 |
| Coworking | $130 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 200 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bridgetown September 11, 2026, Lyon September 11, 2026.