Cost of Living

Nice, France

Live cost-of-living data for Nice — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
40/ 10060% cheaper than New York
+22% rent since Jul 2026
$2,681/mo
Median Income
55/100
Safety
45%
Income Tax
mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
70/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,100/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,100/month
Food & Groceries
72/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Transportation
68/100
Monthly Transit Pass$50/month
One-Way Ticket$1.84/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
Utilities
60/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$190/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$48/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$27/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
65/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$650/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$500/course
Entertainment
62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$13/ticket
Clothing
70/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair
Personal Care
62/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$48/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$15/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
68/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
58/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

121 Mbps
Internet Speed
$220
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vieux Nice, Carré d'Or, Libération

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nice cheap to live in?

Nice has a cost of living index of 40/100, where New York = 100. It is 60% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,440–$2,016 per month.

How much does rent cost in Nice?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Nice costs approximately $1,100/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is Nice good for digital nomads?

Nice has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 121 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $220/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Nice?

The median net monthly salary in Nice is approximately $2,681 USD. The income tax rate is around 45%.

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

Nice (cost index 40) is 60% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,500/month by moving from New York to Nice.

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