City in Provence, France

Cost of living in Aix-en-Provence

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Aix-en-Provence

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,490 (€2,200–3,100).

Lean$1,460–2,030€1,300–1,800 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$2,480–3,490€2,200–3,100 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$4,730–7,310€4,200–6,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Aix-en-Provence

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	EUR	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	€850–1,400	$956–1,580
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	€650–1,000	$731–1,130
Hostel dorm bed (night)	€30–50	$34–56
Mid-range hotel room (night)	€90–180	$101–203
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	€10–15	$11.3–16.9
Mid-range restaurant, per person	€24–42	$27–47
Cappuccino	€2–4	$2.3–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	€5–8	$5.6–9.0
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	€1–2	$1.1–2.3
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	€10–18	$11–20
Work and life
Coworking day pass	€15–30	$17–34
Gym membership (month)	€25–50	$28–56
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	€10–25	$11–28

Value for money: 27/100

A value score of 27/100 means Aix-en-Provence gives more quality of life per dollar than 26% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 15th most affordable of 27 places we cover in France.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	75
Air quality	91
Internet	90
Healthcare	100
Weather	58
Friendly locals	50
English	50

Cost of living across France

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Carcassonne	$1,690–2,360	66/100
Dordogne	$1,910–2,700	55/100
Loire Valley	$2,030–2,810	42/100
Normandy	$2,030–2,810	42/100
Avignon	$2,030–2,810	43/100
Colmar	$2,030–2,810	49/100
Brittany	$2,030–2,930	48/100
Montpellier	$2,140–3,040	39/100
Nantes	$2,140–3,040	37/100
Lille	$2,140–3,040	36/100
Toulouse	$2,250–3,150	35/100
Marseille	$2,360–3,380	21/100
Strasbourg	$2,360–3,380	27/100
Bordeaux	$2,480–3,490	25/100
Aix-en-Provence	$2,480–3,490	27/100
Provence	$2,480–3,600	25/100
Lyon	$2,590–3,600	23/100
Biarritz	$2,590–3,600	22/100
Annecy	$2,700–3,710	26/100
Corsica	$2,700–3,830	19/100
Antibes	$2,700–3,830	23/100
French Riviera	$2,810–3,940	19/100
Nice	$2,930–4,050	17/100
Cannes	$2,930–4,050	15/100
Chamonix	$3,150–4,280	15/100
Paris	$3,600–5,060	7/100
Saint-Tropez	$3,940–5,630	6/100

Cheaper alternatives to Aix-en-Provence

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Ohrid	North Macedonia	$829–1,290
Sibiu	Romania	$1,160–1,690
Mostar	Bosnia and Herzegovina	$920–1,320
Brașov	Romania	$1,160–1,690
Skopje	North Macedonia	$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Aix-en-Provence?

About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,490 for a comfortable month and $4,730–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Aix-en-Provence?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €850–1,400 ($956–1,580) a month in the center and €650–1,000 ($731–1,130) outside it.

How much does food cost in Aix-en-Provence?

A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €24–42 ($27–47) per person.

Is France expensive?

Prices in France are about 77% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.