Cost of Living in Nice, France
Nice is a city in France, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,000 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,159 per month, or $947 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 346 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Nice scores 62/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 85°F and winter highs around 56°F, with roughly 268 sunny days a year.
Nice Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Nice
How Nice Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Nice ranks in the top 2% for internet speed, but costs more than 61% of them.
| Metric | Nice | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $2,000 | #210 of 340 | #51 of 91 |
| Safety | 62/100 | #170 of 340 | #87 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 77/100 | #109 of 340 | #27 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 346 Mbps | #5 of 340 | #1 of 91 |
| Walkability | 80/100 | #25 of 340 | #17 of 91 |
| Public transit | 60/100 | #93 of 340 | #54 of 91 |
| Food scene | 88/100 | #40 of 340 | #15 of 91 |
| Air quality | 88/100 | #76 of 340 | #37 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Nice
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Nice.
- Split, Croatia — $1,620/mo, 19% cheaper, safety 82/100
- Zagreb, Croatia — $1,440/mo, 28% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Dubrovnik, Croatia — $1,700/mo, 15% cheaper, safety 84/100
- Athens, Greece — $1,489/mo, 26% cheaper, safety 66/100
Nice FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Nice?
A single person should budget around $2,000 per month in Nice, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Nice?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Nice averages $1,159 per month, dropping to about $947 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,183.
Is Nice safe?
Nice scores 62/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 62/100.
How fast is the internet in Nice?
Median download speeds in Nice are around 346 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 28 coworking spaces in the city.
Does France offer a digital nomad visa?
France does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Nice?
Nice sees summer highs around 85°F and winter highs near 56°F, with about 268 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 59 days.
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