Cost of Living in France - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: France
Address: FR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,070 (excluding rent), and $2,003 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,631 (excluding rent), and $4,131 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.27 €14.65

$11.51 €9.76

$28.79 €24.41

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$69.9 €59.2

$46.57 €39.49

$116 €98.7

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.78 €10.84

$11.62 €9.85

$14.53 €12.32

Cappuccino

$3.64 €3.08

$1.71 €1.45

$5.69 €4.82

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.20 €2.71

$2.29 €1.94

$4.59 €3.89

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.25 €1.91

$1.18 €1.00

$3.54 €3.00

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.03 €5.96

$4.69 €3.97

$9.37 €7.95

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.91 €5.02

$4.73 €4.01

$9.46 €8.02

Milk (1 liter)

$1.29 €1.10

$1.00 €0.85

$2.02 €1.71

White Bread (500g)

$2.10 €1.78

$1.19 €1.01

$4.76 €4.04

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.71 €2.30

$1.43 €1.21

$4.76 €4.04

Eggs

$4.22 €3.58

$2.23 €1.89

$6.77 €5.74

Local Cheese (1kg)

$20.18 €17.11

$9.99 €8.47

$39.92 €33.85

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$14.04 €11.90

$8.09 €6.86

$20.81 €17.65

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$21.43 €18.17

$11.59 €9.83

$34.77 €29.49

Apples (1kg)

$3.13 €2.65

$1.71 €1.45

$4.54 €3.85

Banana (1kg)

$2.31 €1.96

$1.37 €1.16

$4.55 €3.86

Oranges (1kg)

$3.13 €2.66

$1.61 €1.37

$5.76 €4.89

Tomato (1kg)

$3.69 €3.13

$2.09 €1.78

$5.83 €4.94

Potato (1kg)

$2.43 €2.06

$1.18 €1.00

$4.13 €3.50

Onion (1kg)

$2.44 €2.07

$1.14 €0.96

$3.40 €2.88

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.55 €1.31

$1.14 €0.96

$2.27 €1.92

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.81 €0.68

$0.23 €0.20

$1.77 €1.50

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$13.92 €11.81

$12.64 €10.72

$15.78 €13.38

Wine (Bottle)

$8.19 €6.94

$4.68 €3.97

$14.04 €11.90

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.57 €2.18

$1.15 €0.97

$4.58 €3.88

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.21 €2.72

$1.46 €1.24

$5.84 €4.95

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.22 €1.88

$1.76 €1.49

$2.92 €2.47

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$71.7 €60.8

$40.50 €34.34

$102 €86.7

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.47 €4.64

$3.29 €2.79

$11.75 €9.97

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.86 €1.58

$1.52 €1.29

$3.04 €2.58

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$37.30 €31.63

$29.05 €24.63

$58.1 €49.28

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.09 €1.77

$1.98 €1.68

$2.32 €1.97

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$37.9K €32.1K

$32.2K €27.3K

$37.9K €32.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$37.6K €31.9K

$34.0K €28.8K

$39.8K €33.7K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$211 €179

$131 €111

$356 €302

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$25.90 €21.97

$11.42 €9.69

$36.59 €31.02

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$34.78 €29.50

$23.17 €19.64

$46.32 €39.28

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.98 €32.21

$23.24 €19.70

$58.1 €49.26

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.77 €15.92

$11.55 €9.80

$23.12 €19.60

Cinema Ticket

$13.99 €11.87

$10.50 €8.90

$17.49 €14.83

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$817 €692

$461 €391

$1,383 €1,173

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.8K €10.0K

$6,292 €5,336

$21.0K €17.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$103 €87.7

$46.50 €39.43

$140 €118

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$44.92 €38.09

$23.46 €19.89

$70.4 €59.7

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$107 €90.4

$69.9 €59.3

$146 €124

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$138 €117

$79.7 €67.6

$228 €193

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$879 €745

$599 €508

$1,626 €1,379

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$675 €573

$456 €386

$1,176 €997

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,657 €1,405

$1,057 €897

$3,656 €3,100

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,242 €1,053

$852 €723

$2,251 €1,909

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,817 €4,933

$3,518 €2,983

$14.6K €12.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,960 €3,358

$2,423 €2,054

$9,839 €8,344

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,859 €2,424

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

3.66

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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 13, 2026

By City in France

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Acheres	21000	92	$995	$1,838	$2,830	$3,836	5.92	508.15
2	Agen	32485	83	$874	$1,666	$2,216	$3,334	143.34	408.09
3	Aix-en-Provence	147478	106	$882	$2,097	$2,713	$4,308	120.87	352.43
4	Ajaccio	73822	99	$989	$1,966	$2,786	$4,118	195.89	434.56
5	Albertville	19812	88	$991	$1,744	$2,505	$3,972	330.3	368.11
6	Albi	49714	80	$871	$1,598	$2,585	$3,495	117.59	370.78
7	Ambert	6700	92	$1,156	$1,825	$2,236	$3,702	125.61	416.25
8	Amiens	133625	80	$1,064	$1,602	$2,402	$3,181	115.15	448.8
9	Angers	157175	108	$1,088	$2,130	$2,404	$4,600	100.33	421.72
10	Angouleme	41086	84	$973	$1,671	$2,469	$3,478	139.51	398.31
11	Annecy	131715	105	$1,175	$2,059	$2,875	$4,747	62.07	395.31
12	Annemasse	37918	92	$941	$1,830	$2,690	$3,752	236.99	517.22
13	Antibes	75130	112	$1,229	$2,262	$2,515	$4,929	78.56	396.29
14	Antony	63232	135	$1,299	$2,723	$2,577	$4,792	25.13	494.96
15	Arrest	900	100	$976	$2,014	$3,068	$4,050	51.07	401.8
16	Asnières-sur-Seine	89662	90	$821	$1,800	$2,157	$3,554	276.5	496.73
17	Aurillac	25815	102	$1,028	$2,057	$2,678	$4,216	86.22	455.62
18	Auxerre	34778	92	$1,048	$1,827	$1,969	$3,652	54.18	388.44
19	Avignon	90330	89	$830	$1,813	$2,379	$3,524	34.28	415.15
20	Bastia	48768	91	$976	$1,787	$2,257	$3,719	75.82	433.27
21	Belfort	45155	99	$1,033	$1,965	$3,061	$4,086	172.11	392.53
22	Bergerac	26323	89	$1,026	$1,783	$2,141	$3,684	11.43	381.38
23	Besancon	119198	76	$905	$1,537	$2,508	$3,168	185.83	410.23
24	Bethune	24992	89	$884	$1,809	$2,166	$3,691	107.86	460.97
25	Beziers	80341	95	$987	$1,878	$2,893	$3,948	118.45	388.47
26	Biarritz	25764	110	$1,256	$2,194	$2,775	$4,541	247.44	382.74
27	Bobigny	55056	91	$1,064	$1,795	$2,673	$3,799	94.34	452.89
28	Bordeaux	261804	103	$1,100	$2,085	$2,664	$4,248	223.58	457.55
29	Boulogne-Billancourt	119808	142	$1,033	$2,842	$3,114	$5,419	18.09	468.69
30	Bourges	63702	102	$1,139	$2,039	$2,895	$4,109	85.21	418.9
31	Bourgoin-Jallieu	29577	81	$665	$1,607	$1,945	$3,313	44.98	453.4
32	Brest	139619	74	$892	$1,465	$2,187	$3,150	138.11	415.91
33	Caen	108200	82	$953	$1,656	$2,012	$3,412	225.68	384.86
34	Cagnes-sur-Mer, France	52580	111	$1,234	$2,242	$2,915	$4,024	41.87	423.22
35	Cannes	73255	114	$937	$2,290	$2,593	$4,684	148.64	393.96
36	Cergy	68348	84	$873	$1,695	$2,343	$3,419	237	502.19
37	Cerise	300	91	$977	$1,798	$2,407	$3,724	64.95	353.58
38	Chalon-sur-Saône	45031	96	$1,081	$1,933	$2,639	$3,752	277.03	439.1
39	Chambery	59856	89	$1,157	$1,787	$3,035	$4,148	27.87	393.72
40	Chamonix	8900	110	$986	$2,197	$2,221	$5,090	134.36	246.42
41	Champigny-sur-Marne	77724	91	$1,008	$1,789	$2,467	$3,779	33.21	465.32
42	Chanteloup-en-Brie	4000	84	$1,039	$1,677	$2,464	$3,519	181.24	554.31
43	Chartres	38447	82	$1,050	$1,599	$2,613	$3,359	62.78	452.31
44	Chateaubriant	12189	90	$927	$1,801	$2,304	$3,733	86.16	405.78
45	Chateauroux	42968	94	$1,025	$1,867	$3,028	$4,018	298.06	414.19
46	Chatou	29649	95	$852	$1,862	$2,465	$3,652	133.07	445.68
47	Cherbourg	188335	76	$830	$1,533	$2,287	$3,605	327.31	492.72
48	Cholet	53936	96	$1,031	$1,891	$2,259	$3,881	32.06	345.31
49	Clamart	54491	92	$911	$1,849	$2,369	$3,789	24.5	472.95
50	Clermont-Ferrand	147327	88	$1,140	$1,740	$2,338	$4,059	270.27	472.22

France Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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Cost of Living in France - Frequently Asked Questions

France offers a nuanced mix of culture, infrastructure, and lifestyle that many find worth the cost. The Cost of Living in France varies dramatically by region, with metro hubs leaning pricier and rural towns offering more breathing room. Travelers, expats, and digital nomads who prioritize experiences, reliable services, and strong public amenities often feel they get good value, especially when they blend longer stays with off-peak travel or seasonal work rhythms. Budget-minded choices around housing types, seasonal trips, and shopping at local markets can stretch your money without sacrificing quality. Tip: Start with a flexible plan and sample a few neighborhoods before committing.

Housing options span everything from compact apartments in historic districts to modern coliving spaces near tech hubs. Start your search with long-stay platforms and local agency sites, and widen to neighboring towns for better value. Food is a daily delight; grocery shopping at marchés and regional shops helps keep meals authentic and affordable. Public transport is a strong point – buses, trains, and efficient metro networks connect most places, with regional passes offering savings for frequent travelers. For work days, consider coworking rooms outside peak hours to reduce costs. France living cost varies by city and season, so plan around market days and shoulder seasons for lower prices. Tip: map a practical route that minimizes transit time.

Budgeting helps you maintain quality of life by separating fixed needs from flexible pleasures. Use a simple framework: allocate housing and transport first, then set a cap on eating out and activities, adjusting with visitor seasons. Look for neighborhoods that balance transit access, safety, and local character – proximity to markets, parks, and coworking hubs often beats pricier central zones. Expect higher prices in peak seasons in city centers and cheaper stays in countryside or smaller towns during winter. Tip: test a few neighborhoods during shoulder seasons to learn which vibe matches your work and social rhythm.