Cost of Living in Montpellier

Summary of cost of living in Montpellier, France:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 14.60 $ 10.43-26.08
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 57.37 $ 41.73-78.24
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.47 $ 10.43-12.52
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.22 $ 3.13-7.30
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.38 $ 4.17-5.22
Cappuccino (regular) 3.43 $ 1.56-5.22
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.59 $ 2.09-3.65
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.73 $ 1.04-2.87
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4.86 $ 3.95-7.31
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.77 $ 1.14-5.68
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.96 $ 0.71-1.42
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.12 $ 2.14-6.26
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.55 $ 4.26-11.36
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.48 $ 4.73-8.52
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 11.12 $ 4.73-13.25
Apples (1 lb) 1.26 $ 0.71-1.42
Banana (1 lb) 1.08 $ 0.62-2.37
Oranges (1 lb) 1.39 $ 0.73-1.89
Tomato (1 lb) 1.59 $ 1.04-1.89
Potato (1 lb) 0.90 $ 0.47-1.18
Onion (1 lb) 1.09 $ 0.95-1.42
Lettuce (1 head) 1.46 $ 1.04-2.09
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.46 $ 0.20-1.36
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.30 $ 5.22-9.39
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.73 $ 1.30-5.22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.52 $ 1.04-5.22
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 12.52 $ 11.47-13.04
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.67 $ 1.15-1.98
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 36.51 $ 0.00-57.37
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.69 $ 4.17-5.22
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.52 $ 2.52-2.52
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.25 $ 29.21-31.29
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.07 $ 6.69-7.50
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,491.51 $ 27,121.90-33,792.84
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 33,015.69 $ 33,380.80-35,206.31
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 204.78 $ 101.33-365.10
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 26.26 $ 10.43-33.37
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 29.38 $ 20.86-36.51
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.10 $ 26.08-46.94
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 26.08 $ 15.65-41.73
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 12.94 $ 11.47-15.65
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 704.13 $ 678.05-730.20
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 7,302.05 $ 6,258.90-8,345.20
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 88.67 $ 46.94-114.75
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 40.42 $ 20.86-62.59
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 102.58 $ 62.59-130.39
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 163.43 $ 78.24-239.92
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 732.52 $ 625.89-834.52
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 648.06 $ 521.57-730.20
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,112.69 $ 1,043.15-1,251.78
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 982.30 $ 938.83-1,043.15
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 458.39 $ 436.10-591.16
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 388.86 $ 363.42-436.10
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,139.37 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.66 3.50-3.85

Prices in Montpellier

This city had 539 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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4 Comments so far
Raju on Sep 11, 2023:
I’m looking for a person or agency to handle all the steps and details of one Indian citizen willing to relocate Montpellier for a job search
I plan to move in December, 2023 at latest, or sooner if all goes smoothly.

Thank you.
nikki on Mar 28, 2023:
Thanks for info. Looking to move from USA yet I need to master french language then ill be ready to move.
Molly Kiuchi on Jan 11, 2023:
Very interested in furnished 1 bedroom. Not for this year but perhaps next.
Trudi Pearl on Jun 25, 2022:
I’m looking for a person or agency to handle all the steps and details of one US citizen Covid-free to relocate from Florida, USA, to FRANCE EU.

I plan to move in May, 2023 at latest, or sooner if all goes smoothly.

Thank you.