At a glance
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Country | France | France |
| Nomad score | 6.7 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,585 / mo | $5,000 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 15° / 11°C | 13° / 6°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 25 Good | 61 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Average high | 20.9°C | 16.5°C |
| Average low | 11.5°C | 8.6°C |
| Precipitation | 68 mm / mo | 71 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 294 h / mo | 240 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 76% |
| Rain days | 7.1 / mo | 11.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.2 km/h | 18.4 km/h |
FR
Montpellier · average high by month
J 12
F 14
M 16
A 19
M 23
J 29
J 32
A 31
S 25
O 22
N 16
D 13
FR
Paris · average high by month
J 7
F 10
M 13
A 15
M 19
J 24
J 25
A 25
S 22
O 18
N 11
D 9
Air quality
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| US AQI | 25 | 61 |
| PM2.5 | 3.7 µg/m³ | 19.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 5.6 µg/m³ | 24 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 42 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Startup Scene | 6.8 | 8.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Air Conditioning | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.5 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Weather | 7.9 | 6.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.7 | 9.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 1.8 |
| Cost of Living | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.3 | 5.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Culture | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.8 | 9.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Nightlife | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.6 | 6.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.9 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.4 | 9.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 9.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Food Scene | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.7 | 7.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Healthcare | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.3 | 9.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Political Stability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Air Quality | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Cleanliness | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 7.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Female Friendly | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.8 | 9.3 |
| Cycling | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Public Transit | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Walkability | 7.9 | 8.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.0 | 8.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.1 | 9.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.6 | 8.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Jeans | $104 per pair | $117 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $53 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $121 per pair | $121 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Dining Out | $139 per month | $168 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Cinema Ticket | $16 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Coffee | $3.70 per cup | $5.85 per cup |
| Beer | $7.51 per pint | $8.32 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18 per meal | $18 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $80 per meal | $70 per meal |
| Apples | $3.24 per kg | $3.28 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $2.28 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.04 per bottle | $0.87 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.18 per liter | $1.70 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.55 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $17 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Beef | $24 per kg | $22 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Groceries | $370 per month | $513 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Health Insurance | $46 per month | $34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $34 per visit | $34 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $14 per purchase | $4.37 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $876 per month | $1,258 per month |
| Housing | $786 per month | $1,258 per month |
| Coworking Space | $223 per month | $344 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $898 per month | $2,874 per month |
| Coliving Space | $775 per month | $1,179 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Internet & Mobile | $30 per month | $59 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $92 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Haircut | $32 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.21 per kg | $2.69 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $15 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $45 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $5.60 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $39 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $22 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Taxi Start | $3.65 per trip | $3.37 per trip |
| Transportation | $11 per month | $121 per month |
| Taxi per km | $2.49 per km | $1.46 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | — | $102 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $16 per trip | $9.54 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.36 per liter | $2.41 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $101 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Montpellier
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Paris
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| Utilities | $150 per month | $162 per month |