Lyon, France
Digital Nomad Life in Lyon, France
Summary: Digital nomads like living in Lyon, France because of its vibrant culture, excellent food, and affordable cost of living. The city is also known for its excellent public transportation system, making it easy to get around. The approximate population of Lyon, France is 513,275. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Lyon is estimated to be around $1,500 USD. To rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Lyon, it would cost around $1,000 USD per month. The best neighborhood to live in Lyon is the Presqu'île district, which is located in the center of the city and is known for its lively atmosphere, excellent restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. The weather in Lyon, France is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the mid-60s Fahrenheit (0-20 Celsius).
How do I meet people in Lyon?
When we asked people living in Lyon about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:
"Expats in Lyon join a variety of clubs and activities to meet people and acclimate to the region. Popular activities include outdoor sports teams such as running, cycling, and sailing, and organized sports like rugby, basketball and soccer. Language exchange groups are also popular, as many locals are bilingual in English and French, and some meetups are held for those interested in conversing in any foreign language. Expats who would like to get educated about the local culture can also join cooking, painting and photography classes. Other ways for expats to meet people in their new community are joining social media groups, connecting with other expats through shared interests such as health, wellness, music and art, and taking part in volunteer organizations," said one expat who made the move to Lyon, France.
"I have been nicely surprised on how big the community of expats is in France. We are lucky to have: meetup.com/cities/fr/lyon/ - smaller groups of expats who organizes meetings close to their interests onlylyon.com - very useful for info and events happening in Lyon internations.org/start, which actively organizes events for expats," explained one foreigner living in Lyon, France.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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