Makild nomad city guide

Villeurbanne, France

Compare Villeurbanne, France for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 2,27,400
Studio rentINR 71,800-INR 1,33,400
Internet92 Mbps
Safety78/100
Air qualityGood air (77)
PowerReliable (78)
CoworkingSome workable spots (58)
Best seasonMay-Jun, Sep-Oct
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Villeurbanne

Villeurbanne is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 24-44 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1-2 months and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually May-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for dec-feb winter when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Villeurbanne. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Clean / orderly (74)
Crime rate
Low (19)
Air quality
Good air (77)
Power reliability
Reliable (78)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (86)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (58)
Healthcare access
Good clinics/hospitals (76)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Good walk/transit (72)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (49)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (64)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (55)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (31)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (81)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (94)
Political/civil stability
Stable (76)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 71,800-INR 1,33,400 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 47,250 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 14,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 800 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 56,000 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Villeurbanne, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 350 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 880 / kg
Rice
INR 190 / kg
Milk
INR 220 / litre
Local lunch
INR 500 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 250 / cup

Country context

Country
France
Airport code
LYS
GDP per person estimate
$49,000
City conservatism estimate
32/100

All table data for Villeurbanne

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 2,27,400
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 71,800-INR 1,33,400 / month
Average rent
INR 1,02,600
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 280 / sq ft
Apartment size
24-44 sqm
Average apartment size
34 sqm / 366 sq ft
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 47,250
Common food basket
Eggs INR 350, chicken INR 880/kg, rice INR 190/kg, milk INR 220/L
Eggs
INR 350 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 880 / kg
Rice
INR 190 / kg
Milk
INR 220 / litre
Local lunch
INR 500 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 250 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 800 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 11,300 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 3,000 / month
Internet speed
92 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
LYS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 56,000 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~14h one-way
Airport distance
16.9 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season
Dec-Feb winter
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 2,27,400/month, 92 Mbps, 78/100 safety
General safety estimate
78/100
Women safety estimate
70/100
City conservatism estimate
32/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Highly developed (72)
Cleanliness
Clean / orderly (74)
Crime rate
Low (19)
Air quality
Good air (77)
Power reliability
Reliable (78)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (86)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (58)
Healthcare access
Good clinics/hospitals (76)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Good walk/transit (72)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (49)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (64)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (55)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (31)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (81)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (94)
Political/civil stability
Stable (76)
City population
131,445
City coordinates
45.76601, 4.8795

Country and source context

Country
France
Country code
FR
Country cities tracked
80
Country GDP
$3,200B
GDP per person estimate
$49,000
Country conservatism estimate
32/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
2968254
Search phrase
Villeurbanne France Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Data quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Villeurbanne
Country Code
FR
Country
France
Iata
LYS
Rent Low
71800
Rent High
133400
Internet
92
Food Daily
3150
Cab5km
800
Utilities
11300
Wifi
3000
Flight Inr
56000
Flight Time
11-17h one stop
Area
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Size
24-44 sqm
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season
Dec-Feb winter
Safety
78
City Conservative
32
Country Gdp Pc
49000
Country Gdp B
3200
Title Name
Villeurbanne, France
Scenic
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.
Latitude
45.76601
Longitude
4.8795
Population
131445
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Geo Name Id
2968254
Airport Distance Km
16.9
Data Quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Average Rent
102600
Average Sqm
34
Monthly Estimate
227400
Search Phrase
Villeurbanne France Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

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