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Angers

Angers

France

Updated on August 13, 2025

Overview

French city located in the Maine-et-Loire department, in the Pays de la Loire region. With a rich history dating back to 400,000 BC, Angers is known for its medieval castle and historical heritage. Its inhabitants are known as Angevins.

Average cost of living€2,319.20
Quality of Life90/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€300.00
1-bed flat (center)€570.00
1-bed flat (outside)€503.75
3-bed flat (center)€1,330.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,190.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€147.22
Internet€28.92
Mobile plan€21.81

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.00
Monthly pass€37.50
Taxi start€2.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.74

Leisure

Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€38.56

Education

Preschool (month)€664.50
Intl. primary (year)€7,421.33

Buying House

sqm in city center€3,995.38
sqm outside center€3,500.02

Advantages

  • Rich historical and cultural heritage
  • Strategic location in the Loire Valley
  • French quality of life
  • Proximity to Paris and the Atlantic coast

Disadvantages

  • × Medium-sized city with fewer job opportunities
  • × Oceanic climate with frequent rainfall
  • × Less nightlife than major cities