Travel budget in the French Alps

French Alps: calculate your travel budget

French Alps: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the French Alps for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 57 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1413* (1358 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 3570* (3430 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5535* (5320 €)

* 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 the French Alps in 2024

Cost of living: French Alps VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the French Alps in 2024 is 6% 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 the French Alps by city

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

Cities /French Alps View Details
Annemasse 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Annemasse
Albertville 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Albertville



Local prices in the French Alps by expense type

French Alps: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the French Alps costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 7.3 to $ 37)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 20 to $ 157)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.8 to $ 16)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 6.6 to $ 11)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 4.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

French Alps: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the French Alps costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 21 to $ 899)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 50 to $ 653)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 55 to $ 678)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 69 to $ 774)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 367/night
($ 21 to $ 1646)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 125/month
($ 48 to $ 771)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 195/month
($ 52 to $ 1249)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 223/month
($ 60 to $ 1320)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 171/month
($ 59 to $ 722)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 258/month
($ 72 to $ 1339)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

French Alps: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the French Alps costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 7.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 6.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 23)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 3.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

French Alps: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the French Alps is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.5
($ 1 to $ 8.3)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 212)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

French Alps: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the French Alps costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 21)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
( $ 16)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

French Alps: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the French Alps is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 19)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 85
($ 53 to $ 126)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 16 to $ 53)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Grenoble (Isère)
London → Grenoble (Isère)
London → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 160
(fair price: $ 60)
Manchester → Grenoble (Isère)
Manchester → Grenoble (Isère)
Manchester → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 223
(fair price: $ 83)
Dublin → Grenoble (Isère)
Dublin → Grenoble (Isère)
Dublin → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 230
(fair price: $ 83)
Edinburgh → Grenoble (Isère)
Edinburgh → Grenoble (Isère)
Edinburgh → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 197
(fair price: $ 63)
Montreal → Grenoble (Isère)
Montreal → Grenoble (Isère)
Montreal → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 1086
(fair price: $ 370)
New York City → Grenoble (Isère)
New York City → Grenoble (Isère)
New York City → Grenoble (Isère)
$ 904
(fair price: $ 300)

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About the information on the cost of living in the French Alps

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

Information about cost of living in the French Alps updated on 01-07-2015.

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