How expensive is Grenoble compared to the rest of France?

Grenoble ranks #294 out of 577 cities globally. It is 15.8% cheaper than the France average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 18.2 and local purchasing power is 128.0.

What is the average rent in Grenoble?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Grenoble city centre costs approximately EUR 730 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 563 (saving 23%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 1,272.

Is Grenoble affordable to live in?

Grenoble is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,948 per month after tax.

🇫🇷 France · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Grenoble

15.8% under France-genomsnittet

Placering #294 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 49% av städerna i världen

-15.8%

Levnadskostnader

-20.5%

Hyra

-9.8%

Livsmedel

+8.0%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med France-genomsnittet · Se France-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Grenoble

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	EUR 730/mo ≈ $827	EUR 563/mo ≈ $637	23%
3 rum	EUR 1,272/mo ≈ $1,440	EUR 904/mo ≈ $1,023	29%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Grenoble has a cost of living index of 38.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

38.3

Index

Sources

7.9

Gap between sources