Cost of living in Montpellier, France

Summary of cost of living in Montpellier

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,637
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,741
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Montpellier
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.79
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.04
12 eggs, large €4.05
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.49
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.53
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.94
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €2.61
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €2.05
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.24
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,295
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €939
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €133
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €733
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €652
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €65
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €23
40” flat screen tv €271
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €106
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €8
Hourly rate for cleaning help €12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €94
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €33
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €80
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €114
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €25,798
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.85
Monthly ticket public transport €40
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €26
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.36
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €11
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €26
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.90
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €4.33
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.08
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.90
Tube of toothpaste €3.02
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €41
2 tickets to the movies €19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €91
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €52
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.21
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €507
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.33
1 month of gym membership in business district €32
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €11
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 45 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 14, 2025

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