Cost of living in Nice, France vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nice (France) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 (AU$8) | AU$5.27 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.46 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (AU$7) | AU$5.06 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (AU$4.19) | AU$4.83 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (AU$3.56) | AU$4.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (AU$2.38) | AU$3.20 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (AU$2.27) | AU$5.70 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (AU$3.87) | AU$2.82 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (AU$1.93) | AU$2.67 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Nice (France) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,512 (AU$2,349) | AU$2,894 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,142 (AU$1,774) | AU$2,147 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (AU$236) | AU$238 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (AU$1,239) | AU$1,809 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €632 (AU$982) | AU$1,422 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (AU$138) | AU$159 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$35) | AU$46 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (AU$621) | AU$354 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (AU$165) | AU$212 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$24) | AU$28 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nice (France) is 6% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (AU$133) | AU$101 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$52) | AU$59 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$134) | AU$129 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (AU$190) | AU$131 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Nice (France) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,762 (AU$30,702) | AU$27,303 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (AU$2.26) | AU$1.38 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (AU$53) | AU$160 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (AU$33) | AU$21 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Nice (France) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$72 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (AU$6) | AU$4.47 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (AU$7) | AU$5.32 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (AU$2.91) | AU$2.55 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (AU$3.19) | AU$3.01 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nice (France) is 5% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (AU$68) | AU$51 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$33) | AU$39 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (AU$101) | AU$226 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (AU$81) | AU$78 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.40 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (AU$920) | AU$634 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.25 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (AU$80) | AU$72 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$13) | AU$33 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,217 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nice (France) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,905 (€4,444) in Nice.
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