Region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Cost of living in Dordogne
How much a month costs in Dordogne
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,700 (€1,700–2,400).
Prices in Dordogne
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–850 | $619–956 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–650 | $450–731 |
| 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 | €11–16 | $12.4–18.0 |
| 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 | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 55/100
A value score of 55/100 means Dordogne gives more quality of life per dollar than 54% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 87/100. It's the 2nd 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 Dordogne
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dordogne?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,400 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dordogne?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–850 ($619–956) a month in the center and €400–650 ($450–731) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dordogne?
A local meal is €11–16 ($12.4–18.0); 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
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Bergerac Airport
- CH Périgueux
- CH Sarlat
- Bolt cities in France
- Dordogne-Périgord tourism
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.