Travel budget and cost of living in Montpellier (Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean) how much does a trip cost?

Montpellier travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Montpellier

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Montpellier for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Montpellier compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Montpellier in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Montpellier in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Montpellier by expense type

Restaurant budget in Montpellier

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 17)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 25 to $ 38)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.3 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 7.4)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Montpellier

1-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 42 to $ 266)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 54 to $ 182)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 59 to $ 362)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

4-star hotel

$ 169/night
($ 81 to $ 412)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289

5-star hotel

$ 236/night
($ 115 to $ 490)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 103/month
($ 54 to $ 338)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 136/month
($ 61 to $ 430)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 153/month
($ 58 to $ 662)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Cottage or guest house

$ 129/month
($ 65 to $ 322)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 201/month
($ 71 to $ 911)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in Montpellier

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 6.4)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 6.4)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 11 to $ 20)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Montpellier

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.2
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 66/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 110)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Montpellier

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 12 to $ 15)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 32/hr
($ 22 to $ 43)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Montpellier

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 13)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 82
($ 22 to $ 117)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 22 to $ 48)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Montpellier

$ 144
(fair price: $ 110)

Manchester → Montpellier

$ 267
(fair price: $ 214)

Dublin → Montpellier

$ 222
(fair price: $ 176)

Edinburgh → Montpellier

$ 228
(fair price: $ 186)

Montreal → Montpellier

$ 833
(fair price: $ 692)

New York City → Montpellier

$ 729
(fair price: $ 605)

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