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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Cost of Living in Montpellier

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$1,727/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$930
Groceries & eating out$528
Transport$2.23
Utilities & phones$267
Average local salary (after tax)$2,802/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$930/mo
1BR, outside center$775/mo
3BR, city center$1,564/mo
3BR, outside center$1,229/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.51
Bread (loaf)$2.37
Eggs (12)$4.27
Rice (1kg)$2.79
Chicken (1kg)$15
Apples (1kg)$2.87
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.61
Potatoes (1kg)$2.35
Water (1.5L)$0.60
Wine (mid-range)$8.21
Beer (0.5L)$3.63

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$70
Cappuccino$4.05
Beer (draught)$5.86
Coke (0.33L)$2.91

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$2.23
Single ride$1.99
Taxi start$5.28
Taxi per km$1.76
Gasoline (1L)$2.02

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,395
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,177
Transport (2 rides/day)$119
SIM card$21
Total 30 days$2,712

Montpellier vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Montpellier?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $1,727/month in Montpellier, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,278/month.

What is the average salary in Montpellier?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Montpellier is about $2,802, according to Numbeo data.

Is Montpellier expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Budapest ($1,549/mo), Saint Petersburg ($1,451/mo), Belgrade ($1,607/mo), Marseille ($1,789/mo), Lyon ($1,950/mo). Montpellier comes in at $1,727/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.