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

Nimes travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nimes

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

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

Cost of living in Nimes compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Nimes in 2025 is 11% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Nimes in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nimes by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nimes

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 24)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 24 to $ 47)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 8.7/person
($ 8.1 to $ 14)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 9.3)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 5.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 3.3/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nimes

1-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 49 to $ 244)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 54 to $ 234)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 117/night
($ 65 to $ 269)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 179/night
($ 89 to $ 420)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 325/night
($ 161 to $ 663)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 113/month
($ 76 to $ 300)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 154/month
($ 69 to $ 482)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 174/month
($ 65 to $ 694)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 153/month
($ 76 to $ 399)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 260/month
($ 83 to $ 1064)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Nimes

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 8.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 9.3 to $ 26)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.5)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Nimes

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.8
($ 5.8 to $ 9.3)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 66/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 98)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Nimes

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 9.3 to $ 18)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 14/hr
($ 12 to $ 17)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nimes

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 21)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 105
($ 47 to $ 139)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 35 to $ 59)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Montpellier

$ 191
(fair price: $ 145)

Manchester → Montpellier

$ 309
(fair price: $ 253)

Dublin → Montpellier

$ 262
(fair price: $ 223)

Edinburgh → Montpellier

$ 286
(fair price: $ 225)

Montreal → Montpellier

$ 912
(fair price: $ 770)

New York City → Montpellier

$ 801
(fair price: $ 662)