Cost of Living in Nice, France

Nice has a cost of living index of 64/100 (New York = 100). It is 36% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

64/100
Cost Index
$2,400/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 55/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$900/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,600/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.3/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.9/kg
Dining OutScore: 60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 65/100
Monthly Transit Pass$65/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$135/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$68/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

130 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
92/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Le Port

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nice cheap to live in?

Nice has a cost of living index of 64/100, where New York = 100. It is 36% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,280–$1,792 per month.

How much does rent cost in Nice?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Nice costs approximately $900/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is Nice good for digital nomads?

Nice has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 130 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Nice?

The median net monthly salary in Nice is approximately $2,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 45%.

How does Nice compare to New York for cost of living?

Nice (cost index 64) is 36% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $900/month by moving from New York to Nice.

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