Nice travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nice

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Nice for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1898* (1764 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4136* (3836 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 183 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 86 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 6906* (6398 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Nice compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nice in 2024 is 6% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Nice in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Nice by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nice

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nice is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 28)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 38 to $ 55)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 12)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 10)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nice

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nice is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 52 to $ 467)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 55 to $ 309)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 69 to $ 499)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 85 to $ 871)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 512/night
($ 181 to $ 1467)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 156/month
($ 78 to $ 482)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 196/month
($ 58 to $ 810)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 248/month
($ 69 to $ 1181)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 177/month
($ 74 to $ 644)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 296/month
($ 78 to $ 1294)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Nice

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nice is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 6.5)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 11 to $ 20)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Nice

On average, the price of transport in Nice is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 89)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Nice

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nice is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 16 to $ 16)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 22 to $ 22)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nice

On average, shopping budget in Nice is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 13)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 102
($ 55 to $ 130)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 33 to $ 65)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Nice
New York City → Nice
New York City → Nice
$ 968
(fair price: $ 715)
Montreal → Nice
Montreal → Nice
Montreal → Nice
$ 760
(fair price: $ 669)
Edinburgh → Nice
Edinburgh → Nice
Edinburgh → Nice
$ 178
(fair price: $ 144)
London → Nice
London → Nice
London → Nice
$ 109
(fair price: $ 80)
Dublin → Nice
Dublin → Nice
Dublin → Nice
$ 148
(fair price: $ 111)
Los Angeles → Nice
Los Angeles  → Nice
Los Angeles  → Nice
$ 892
(fair price: $ 728)

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About this information on the cost of living in Nice

The information about the cost of living in Nice shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Nice was updated on 01-07-2015.

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