Cost of living in Nice, France vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nice (France) is 15% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($19) | $13 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 ($6) | $4.42 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 ($1.23) | $0.59 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 ($5.48) | $2.17 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 ($3.26) | $3.69 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $5.97 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 ($2.77) | $3.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 ($1.85) | $1.38 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 ($1.76) | $3.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 ($3.01) | $2.29 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 ($1.51) | $1.98 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Nice (France) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,512 ($1,827) | $1,637 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,142 ($1,380) | $1,036 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($184) | $160 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 ($964) | $1,072 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €632 ($764) | $727 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 ($108) | $82 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $43 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($483) | $263 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($128) | $124 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($19) | $19 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Nice (France) is 25% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($103) | $47 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($40) | $43 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($104) | $75 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 ($147) | $113 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Nice (France) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,762 ($23,882) | $24,220 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 ($1.76) | $0.60 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($41) | $59 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($26) | $17 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nice (France) is 28% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $102 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 ($4.96) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 ($4.86) | $3.39 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 ($5.14) | $3.89 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 ($2.26) | $3.39 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.48) | $1.59 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $20 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Nice (France) is 24% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 ($53) | $47 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($26) | $25 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($79) | $111 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($63) | $93 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($15) | $9 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 ($3.14) | $5.32 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 ($7) | $5.32 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 ($716) | $429 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 ($0.35) | $0.19 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 ($62) | $35 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 432 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nice (France) is 7% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,906 (€4,060) in Nice to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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