France
Cost of Living in Nice
Monthly Total
$2,761
$48,318
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,076
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$56
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,076
$18,830
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$267
$4,673
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$206
$3,605
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$252
$4,410
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$261
$4,568
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$217
$3,798
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$2,761
$48,318
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