Lyonis 14% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (25/10) vs Cinque Terre "Pricey" (17/10). Dorms avg $34/night vs $30/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇹 Cinque Terre
🇫🇷 Lyon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★3 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $87/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.59, dorms avg $34
★★★★★Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $7.07, 3 hostels
★★★★★Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇹 Cinque Terre | 🇫🇷 Lyon | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $59 | $50 cheaper | $8/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $93 | $83 cheaper | $11/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $143 | $129 cheaper | $14/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇹 Cinque Terre | 🇫🇷 Lyon |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $23.58 | $17.68 25% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $45.68 | $35.37 23% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.07 14% less | $8.25 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.59 37% less | $4.08 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | — | $2.48 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇹17
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $34/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelCinque Terre Holidays (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$34/night
Total hostels3
🇫🇷25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $30/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMeininger Lyon Centre Berthelot (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$30/night
Total hostels9
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇹 Cinque Terre
🇫🇷 Lyon
City to City
Getting Between Cinque Terre & Lyon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇹 Cinque Terre
🌧 Rainfall: 125mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug
🇫🇷 Lyon
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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