Travel budget in Provence-Côte d’Azur

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): calculate your travel budget

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Provence-Côte d’Azur for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1527* (1428 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3615* (3360 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6096* (5656 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur in 2023

Cost of living: Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur in 2023 is 2% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Provence-Côte d’Azur compared to the national average.

Cities /Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) View Details
Monaco 50% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Monaco
Nice 15% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Nice
Saint-Tropez 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Saint-Tropez
Marseille 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Marseille
Aix-en-Provence 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Aix-en-Provence
Antibes 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Antibes
Cannes 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Cannes
Toulon 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Toulon

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Local prices in Provence-Côte d’Azur by expense type

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Provence-Côte d’Azur is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 33)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 22 to $ 119)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 8.6 to $ 15)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 22)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 9.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 11)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 10)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Provence-Côte d’Azur costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 47 to $ 763)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 116
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 49 to $ 266)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 139
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 56 to $ 487)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 77 to $ 702)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 297
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 446/night
($ 200 to $ 1449)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 599
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 95/month
($ 44 to $ 1084)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 184/month
($ 48 to $ 867)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 181/month
($ 58 to $ 1094)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 183
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 147/month
($ 64 to $ 617)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
Family room
Family room
$ 224/month
($ 65 to $ 1330)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Provence-Côte d’Azur costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1 to $ 7.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 7.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 7 to $ 27)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 8.6)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.2 to $ 5.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Provence-Côte d’Azur is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.9
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 22/24hrs
($ 3.2 to $ 250)

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

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Provence-Côte d’Azur costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 18)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 7 to $ 60)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Provence/Côte d’Azur (French Riviera): Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Provence-Côte d’Azur is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 18)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 99
($ 22 to $ 195)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 33 to $ 108)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Nice
New York City → Nice
New York City → Nice
$ 864
(fair price: $ 668)
London → Marseille
London → Marseille
London → Marseille
$ 71
(fair price: $ 59)
London → Nice
London → Nice
London → Nice
$ 83
(fair price: $ 67)
Dublin → Nice
Dublin → Nice
Dublin → Nice
$ 100
(fair price: $ 85)
Manchester → Nice
Manchester → Nice
Manchester → Nice
$ 152
(fair price: $ 131)
New York City → Marseille
New York City → Marseille
New York City → Marseille
$ 746
(fair price: $ 606)

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About the information on the cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur

The information about the cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Provence-Côte d’Azur updated on 01-07-2015.

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