Limassol vs Lyon: cost of living for digital nomads
Limassol, Cyprus 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 3% cheaper than Limassol for a month of nomad living ($2,140 vs $2,210).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Lyon against $1,100 in Limassol.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Lyon: 200 Mbps typical against 130 Mbps.
- Limassol is mediterranean; Lyon is temperate.
Limassol wins 2 of the measured lines; Lyon wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Limassol or Lyon?
Lyon is cheaper: about $2,140/month against $2,210/month in Limassol, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Limassol or Lyon?
Limassol and Lyon score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Limassol or Lyon?
Lyon has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 130 Mbps in Limassol.
| Line | Limassol | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,210 | $2,140 |
| Rent | $1,100 | $950 |
| Food | $480 | $520 |
| Transport | $50 | $70 |
| Coworking | $160 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 130 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | 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): Limassol September 10, 2026, Lyon September 11, 2026.