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Travel budget in French Riviera and Provence

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French Riviera and Provence: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in French Riviera and Provence for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in French Riviera and Provence in 2024

Cost of living: French Riviera and Provence VS United States

On average, the cost of living in French Riviera and Provence in 2024 is 3% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in French Riviera and Provence by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in French Riviera and Provence compared to the national average.

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Local prices in French Riviera and Provence by expense type

French Riviera and Provence: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 37)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 35/person
($ 21 to $ 115)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.3 to $ 15)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 21)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 5.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 8.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 1.6 to $ 10)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 7.3)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

French Riviera and Provence: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 105/night
($ 42 to $ 1072)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

2-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 46 to $ 624)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 57 to $ 592)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

4-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 66 to $ 887)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303

5-star hotel

$ 383/night
($ 113 to $ 1573)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 124/month
($ 34 to $ 1088)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 165/month
($ 50 to $ 1057)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 190/month
($ 57 to $ 1212)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Cottage or guest house

$ 157/month
($ 57 to $ 694)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 245/month
($ 64 to $ 1357)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

French Riviera and Provence: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 7.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 5.2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 7.5)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 7.3 to $ 32)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 2.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

French Riviera and Provence: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 5.2)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.7
($ 2.1 to $ 10)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 51/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 313)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

French Riviera and Provence: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 21)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 6.8 to $ 47)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

French Riviera and Provence: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 8.3 to $ 19)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 87
($ 32 to $ 188)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 11 to $ 105)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Marseille

$ 726
(fair price: $ 648)

Montreal → Nice

$ 731
(fair price: $ 648)

New York City → Marseille

$ 767
(fair price: $ 626)

New York City → Nice

$ 945
(fair price: $ 700)

Edinburgh → Marseille

$ 156
(fair price: $ 128)

Manchester → Nice

$ 190
(fair price: $ 148)

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