Cost of Living in Montpellier

Summary of cost of living in Montpellier, France:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 14.73 $ 10.52-26.31
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 57.88 $ 42.10-78.93
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.58 $ 10.52-12.63
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.26 $ 3.16-7.37
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.42 $ 4.21-5.26
Cappuccino (regular) 3.46 $ 1.58-5.26
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.61 $ 2.10-3.68
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.75 $ 1.05-2.89
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4.90 $ 3.98-7.37
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.79 $ 1.15-5.73
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.97 $ 0.72-1.43
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.16 $ 2.16-6.31
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.60 $ 4.30-11.46
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.54 $ 4.77-8.59
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 11.21 $ 4.77-13.37
Apples (1 lb) 1.27 $ 0.72-1.43
Banana (1 lb) 1.09 $ 0.62-2.39
Oranges (1 lb) 1.40 $ 0.74-1.91
Tomato (1 lb) 1.60 $ 1.05-1.91
Potato (1 lb) 0.91 $ 0.48-1.19
Onion (1 lb) 1.10 $ 0.95-1.43
Lettuce (1 head) 1.47 $ 1.05-2.10
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.47 $ 0.20-1.37
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.37 $ 5.26-9.47
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.75 $ 1.32-5.26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.55 $ 1.05-5.26
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 12.63 $ 11.58-13.15
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.68 $ 1.16-2.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 36.83 $ 0.00-57.88
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.74 $ 4.21-5.26
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.54 $ 2.54-2.54
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.52 $ 29.47-31.57
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.13 $ 6.75-7.57
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,779.60 $ 27,362.37-34,092.46
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,869.93 $ 26,309.97-33,676.77
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 206.60 $ 102.23-368.34
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 26.50 $ 10.52-33.67
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 29.64 $ 21.05-36.83
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.41 $ 26.31-47.36
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 26.31 $ 15.79-42.10
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.05 $ 11.58-15.79
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 710.37 $ 684.06-736.68
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 7,366.79 $ 6,314.39-8,419.19
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 89.45 $ 47.36-115.76
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 40.78 $ 21.05-63.14
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 103.49 $ 63.14-131.55
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 164.88 $ 78.93-242.05
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 739.02 $ 631.44-841.92
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 653.80 $ 526.20-736.68
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,122.56 $ 1,052.40-1,262.88
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 991.01 $ 947.16-1,052.40
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 462.45 $ 439.97-596.40
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 392.30 $ 366.64-439.97
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,158.34 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.66 3.50-3.85

Prices in Montpellier

This city had 536 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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4 Comments so far
Raju on Sep 11, 2023:
I’m looking for a person or agency to handle all the steps and details of one Indian citizen willing to relocate Montpellier for a job search
I plan to move in December, 2023 at latest, or sooner if all goes smoothly.

Thank you.
nikki on Mar 28, 2023:
Thanks for info. Looking to move from USA yet I need to master french language then ill be ready to move.
Molly Kiuchi on Jan 11, 2023:
Very interested in furnished 1 bedroom. Not for this year but perhaps next.
Trudi Pearl on Jun 25, 2022:
I’m looking for a person or agency to handle all the steps and details of one US citizen Covid-free to relocate from Florida, USA, to FRANCE EU.

I plan to move in May, 2023 at latest, or sooner if all goes smoothly.

Thank you.