Island, France
Cost of living in Corsica
How much a month costs in Corsica
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,830 (€2,400–3,400).
Prices in Corsica
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €800–1,400 | $900–1,580 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–1,000 | $675–1,130 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–220 | $101–248 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| 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 | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–25 | $14–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 19/100
A value score of 19/100 means Corsica gives more quality of life per dollar than 18% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 20th most affordable of 27 places we cover in France.
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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 Corsica
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Corsica?
About $1,580–2,140 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,830 for a comfortable month and $5,060–8,440 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Corsica?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €800–1,400 ($900–1,580) a month in the center and €600–1,000 ($675–1,130) outside it.
How much does food cost in Corsica?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); 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
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Corsica tourist board
- Parc naturel régional de Corse (GR20)
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.