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About Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne is a budget-friendly French city with a creative vibe, good tram connections, and a growing coworking scene 💻🚋. It’s more relaxed and affordable than nearby Lyon, making it appealing for digital nomads who want lower costs, easy access to nature, and a compact urban feel 🌿☕.

Through the year

Best in July (69) · now 54
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 54 mm Feb: 48 mm Mar: 83 mm Apr: 79 mm May: 98 mm Jun: 94 mm Jul: 53 mm Aug: 36 mm Sep: 67 mm Oct: 87 mm Nov: 66 mm Dec: 79 mm Jan: 7°C / 0°C Feb: 10°C / 2°C Mar: 12°C / 3°C Apr: 15°C / 5°C May: 19°C / 9°C Jun: 25°C / 15°C Jul: 26°C / 15°C Aug: 27°C / 15°C Sep: 22°C / 12°C Oct: 18°C / 10°C Nov: 11°C / 4°C Dec: 8°C / 2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.1
Internet Speed 7.7
Safety 7.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Weather 6.4
Accommodation Cost 6.4
Nomad Friendly 4.0
Female Friendly 7.1
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Saint-Étienne
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $600.81 per month
Coworking Space $184.86 per month
Coffee $2.54 per cup
Beer $6.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.18 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $67.59 per month
Mobile Plan $25.42 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $39.28 per month

Other cities in France

Other cities in France
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bordeaux $4,067 6.9 Compare
2 Lyon $3,812 6.8 Compare
3 Toulouse $3,328 6.8 Compare
4 Nice $4,067 6.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Colombier BL Saint Barthelemy $4,551 5.2 Compare
2 Neuchâtel CH Switzerland $4,838 5.8 Compare
3 Aix-en-Provence FR France $3,986 6.4 Compare
4 Clermont-Ferrand FR France $3,065 6.2 Compare

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