France · Europe
Lyon
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Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,140Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,440/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in France.
Healthcare
Universal statutory health insurance (Assurance Maladie/PUMa) delivers high-quality care nationwide, with large public teaching hospitals in Paris, Lyon and Marseille complemented by private clinics.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive rates, subject to relief (exemption or tax credit) under France's double tax treaties.
English
Moderate — English is commonly used in Paris and tourist or business settings but less so in everyday life outside big cities.
Getting in — France
Full France guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS étudiant)
Up to 1 year, renewable for the length of the course
Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS visiteur)
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Lyon at a glance
Lyon, France costs about $2,140 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 44% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $950 and the smallest is transport at $70. In our data internet averages 200 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Tampere at $2,130 a month to Lund at $2,160.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Lyon
How much does it cost to live in Lyon?
A solo remote worker in Lyon, France spends an estimated $2,140 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Lyon?
Rent in Lyon is an estimated $950 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Lyon?
Internet in Lyon averages 200 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Lyon?
A coworking space in Lyon costs an estimated $160 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Lyon safe?
Lyon has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Lyon's nomad score?
Lyon scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.