Cost of Living in Grenoble
Summary of cost of living in Grenoble, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,854.9$ (3,297.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,102.2$ (943.0€), excluding rent.
- Grenoble is 34.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Grenoble is, on average, 81.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.53 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 58.44 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 14.03 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.01 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.01 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.39 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.41 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.71 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.39 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.68 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.41 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.74 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.19 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.15 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.46 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.53 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.64 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.94 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.38 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.90 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.61 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.34 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 79.48 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.27 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 31.56 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.03 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,992.12 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 36,615.16 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 296.41 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.78 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.73 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.79 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.22 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.36 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 633.14 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,597.72 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 62.54 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 44.81 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.85 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 136.37 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 839.65 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 604.02 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,570.68 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 982.15 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 378.60 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.31 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,924.73 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.91 | |
Prices in Grenoble
This city had 232 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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