Nice vs London Cost of Living
Nice (France) · Overall index 55.3 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 51% more expensive than Nice.
- Rent in London is 118% more expensive than in Nice.
- Dining out in London is 39% more expensive than in Nice.
| Item | Nice | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +118% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,392 | $2,992 | +115% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,066 | $2,223 | +109% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,653 | $6,498 | +145% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,967 | $4,097 | +108% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.87 | $1.21 | +39% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.8 | $4.07 | +45% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.64 | $4.67 | +28% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.48 | $4.37 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.1 | $14.3 | +42% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $11 | +9% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.9 | $17.4 | +17% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.56 | $5.26 | +48% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.64 | $1.98 | +21% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.45 | +48% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.56 | $5.8 | +63% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.13 | $2.72 | +28% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.25 | $2.83 | +26% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.02 | $2.51 | +24% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.66 | $2.52 | +52% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.4 | $15.9 | +53% |
| Transport | +37% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $2.53 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74.3 | $113 | +52% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.73 | $3.64 | +33% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.7 | +39% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.62 | $0.78 | +26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,274 | $22,721 | +24% |
| Dining out | +39% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.7 | $21.7 | +48% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.7 | $106 | +30% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.6 | $9.63 | +12% |
| Cappuccino | $3.26 | $4.39 | +35% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $2.43 | +36% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.32 | $7.39 | +71% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $7.95 | +65% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.76 | +23% |
| Telecom | +27% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.4 | $51.7 | +11% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $49.9 | $63.5 | +27% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.33 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.3 | $14.4 | +40% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $126 | $155 | +23% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.67 | $4.47 | +22% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | $1.5 | +33% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.7 | $20.8 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.9 | $85.7 | +59% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.8 | $16 | +48% |
| Men's haircut | $24.3 | $27 | +11% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.2 | $24 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,563 | $1,856 | +19% |
3,245 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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