Cost of Living in Nice

Summary of cost of living in Nice, France:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,447.1$ (3,741.1€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,240.1$ (1,043.3€), excluding rent.
  • Nice is 8.0% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Nice is, on average, 57.0% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 16.00 € 10.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 80.00 € 60.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 € 10.50-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.00 € 5.00-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.50 € 5.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.31 € 2.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.35 € 3.00-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.19 € 1.50-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.51 € 1.00-1.90
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.79 € 0.91-2.36
White Rice (1 lb) 1.04 € 0.45-1.81
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.47 € 3.53-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.44 € 3.18-13.61
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.43 € 4.54-7.26
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.43 € 5.67-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 1.81 € 1.13-2.72
Bananas (1 lb) 1.00 € 0.54-2.04
Oranges (1 lb) 1.34 € 0.91-1.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.70 € 0.91-2.72
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.11 € 0.73-1.81
Onions (1 lb) 1.02 € 0.45-2.72
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.70 € 1.00-2.50
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.76 € 0.20-2.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.50 € 5.00-12.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.17 € 1.28-4.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.60 € 0.89-4.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 12.00 € 10.00-15.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.70 € 1.70-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 45.00 € 37.50-45.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.00 € 3.00-3.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.35 € 3.35-3.35
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.80 € 25.80-25.80
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.74 € 1.70-1.90
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 32,000.00 € 30,900.00-32,395.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 31,810.00 € 28,900.00-33,750.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 223.86 € 120.89-340.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 15.25 € 10.00-27.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 31.58 € 25.00-45.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 29.38 € 25.00-35.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 31.25 € 20.00-40.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 14.00 € 12.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,383.33 € 950.00-1,600.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 15,000.00 € 15,000.00-23,700.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 108.40 € 55.00-140.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 35.00 € 30.00-60.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 108.33 € 80.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 163.80 € 100.00-205.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 983.71 € 780.00-1,300.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 803.77 € 650.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,853.69 € 1,400.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,531.67 € 1,200.00-2,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 601.11 € 510.96-836.12
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 356.02 € 325.16-371.61
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,290.79 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.84 3.30-4.00

Prices in Nice

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Last update: 28 January 2026
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