Reims
France
Updated on August 30, 2025
Overview
Historic French city located in the Champagne-Ardenne region, famous for its Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral where French kings were crowned and for being the world center of champagne production. Important university and economic center of northern France.
Average cost of living€1,636.00
Quality of Life83/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€532.00
1-bed flat (outside)€441.00
3-bed flat (center)€997.00
3-bed flat (outside)€821.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€220.00
Internet€25.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.00
Monthly pass€35.00
Taxi start€2.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.71
Leisure
Cinema ticket€10.00
Fitness club€32.00
Education
Preschool (month)€600.00
Intl. primary (year)€9,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,000.00
sqm outside center€3,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich historical and cultural heritage with UNESCO Gothic cathedral
- ✓ World center of champagne with numerous visitable cellars
- ✓ Excellent TGV connection to Paris in 45 minutes
- ✓ More affordable cost of living than Paris
- ✓ Vibrant university city with student atmosphere
- ✓ Proximity to other European countries like Belgium and Germany
Disadvantages
- × Fewer job opportunities than large metropolises
- × Limited nightlife compared to bigger cities
- × Humid and cold climate in winter
- × More restricted entertainment options
- × Car dependency for some peripheral areas