Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$950.00
$1,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (studio or 1-bedroom apartment in central Nice) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$130.00
$160.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$320.00
$550.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for occasional self-catering or snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for 2-3 meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$70.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for museums, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged visa/legal fees for expats |
| Total |
$1,845.00
$3,830.00
$223.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Price for a pint in a bar; can be lower in supermarkets.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical local bistro meal; tourist areas may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.00
Standard fast food chain pricing.
per meal