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Cost of living in Avignon

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Avignon

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–2,810 (€1,800–2,500).

Lean$1,240–1,690€1,100–1,500 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$2,030–2,810€1,800–2,500 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$3,380–5,060€3,000–4,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Avignon

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

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€600–950$675–1,070
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€450–700$506–788
Hostel dorm bed (night)€25–40$28–45
Mid-range hotel room (night)€80–140$90–158
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€12–16$13.5–18.0
Mid-range restaurant, per person€22–40$25–45
Cappuccino€2–4$2.3–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€4–7$4.5–7.9
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
Gym membership (month)€25–40$28–45
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€10–25$11–28

Value for money: 43/100

A value score of 43/100 means Avignon gives more quality of life per dollar than 42% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 27 places we cover in France.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality89
Internet90
Healthcare100
Weather50
Friendly locals75
English50

Cost of living across France

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Carcassonne$1,690–2,36066/100
Dordogne$1,910–2,70055/100
Loire Valley$2,030–2,81042/100
Normandy$2,030–2,81042/100
Avignon$2,030–2,81043/100
Colmar$2,030–2,81049/100
Brittany$2,030–2,93048/100
Montpellier$2,140–3,04039/100
Nantes$2,140–3,04037/100
Lille$2,140–3,04036/100
Toulouse$2,250–3,15035/100
Marseille$2,360–3,38021/100
Strasbourg$2,360–3,38027/100
Bordeaux$2,480–3,49025/100
Aix-en-Provence$2,480–3,49027/100
Provence$2,480–3,60025/100
Lyon$2,590–3,60023/100
Biarritz$2,590–3,60022/100
Annecy$2,700–3,71026/100
Corsica$2,700–3,83019/100
Antibes$2,700–3,83023/100
French Riviera$2,810–3,94019/100
Nice$2,930–4,05017/100
Cannes$2,930–4,05015/100
Chamonix$3,150–4,28015/100
Paris$3,600–5,0607/100
Saint-Tropez$3,940–5,6306/100

Cheaper alternatives to Avignon

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
OhridNorth Macedonia$829–1,290
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
MostarBosnia and Herzegovina$920–1,320
BrașovRomania$1,160–1,690
SkopjeNorth Macedonia$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Avignon?

About $1,240–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,030–2,810 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,060 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Avignon?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–950 ($675–1,070) a month in the center and €450–700 ($506–788) outside it.

How much does food cost in Avignon?

A local meal is €12–16 ($13.5–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €22–40 ($25–45) 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.