Nice Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Nice, France
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center €850–1,400/mo (centre); €650–1,000/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 920–1,510/mo (1BR centre, 2025 rates)
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery €14–22 (bistro/casual); €48–85 (restaurant for 2)
Monthly Groceries €260–400/mo (groceries)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~€40; ride-hailing from €8
Trams (3 lines, to the airport) + buses; Lignes d’Azur card. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE, France’s 2nd-busiest). TGV/TER along the coast to Monaco and Cannes. Walkable seafront.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 3,000–5,000
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 6,000–10,000
Important Note
Data above is approximate for 2025. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Data updated: 2026-06-21