Cost of Living in Grenoble
Summary of cost of living in Grenoble, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,858.0 (€3,327.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,100.6 (€949.1), excluding rent.
- Grenoble is 27.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Grenoble is, on average, 68.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €52.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €6.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.11 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.06 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.23 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.45 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.00 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.90 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €8.33 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.44 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.11 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.25 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.91 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.02 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.96 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.26 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.60 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €8.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.67 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €12.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €68.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €2.80 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.99 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €27.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.79 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,900.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,325.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €249.33 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €13.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €31.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €38.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €25.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €14.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €541.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €6,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €68.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €38.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €82.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €116.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €735.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €516.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,343.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €878.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €320.17 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €205.31 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,538.59 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.91 | |
Prices in Grenoble
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Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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