4.6% above the France average
Ranked #173 of 577 cities · More expensive than 70% of cities worldwide
Compared to France average · See France ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 987/mo ≈ $1,107 | EUR 750/mo ≈ $841 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,775/mo ≈ $1,990 | EUR 1,521/mo ≈ $1,705 | 14% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Nice has a cost of living index of 47.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Nice is expensive by global standards (ranked #173 of 577 cities). It is 4.6% more expensive than the France average, based on 10 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,948/month after tax (29.3% effective rate). See full France tax calculator →
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