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Niza

France

Updated on October 02, 2025

Overview

Nice offers a high quality of life with housing costs above the French average, especially near the coast. The cost of living is relatively high. The job market is focused on tourism, services, and tech. Public transport includes buses and trams, and the city is very walkable. Safety is good with low crime rates. Healthcare access is excellent with public and private facilities. The Mediterranean climate is mild with warm summers and mild winters. The city has a vibrant cultural scene and international community.

Average cost of living€1,969.50
Quality of Life86/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€600.00
1-bed flat (center)€930.62
1-bed flat (outside)€780.77
3-bed flat (center)€1,883.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,562.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€6,321.00
sqm outside center€3,898.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€205.19
Internet€33.54
Mobile plan€21.60

Transportation

One-way ticket€1.70
Monthly pass€42.50
Taxi start€3.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.78

Leisure

Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€28.33

Education

Preschool (month)€1,600.00
Intl. primary (year)€17,500.00

Demographics

Population 340,000
Metropolitan area population 1,000,000
Metropolitan area

Advantages

  • High quality healthcare
  • Good safety record
  • Walkable city with public transport
  • Mild Mediterranean climate
  • Vibrant cultural and international community

Disadvantages

  • × High housing and living costs
  • × Job market competitive
  • × Tourism can increase noise and crowds
  • × Limited affordable housing
  • × Winter humidity