France
A glamorous French Riviera city famous for its annual film festival, luxury hotels along La Croisette, and a charming old quarter on the hill.
#55 of 250
58% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 290
Based on NYC = 100 index
Cannes is the 55. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 290 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 129% above the median city and adds $ 304 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 23, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 65. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (16 sources, observed September 17, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Cannes, France. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/cannes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 949.88 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 3,285.48 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 1.70 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Carrefour |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.82 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 6.91 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 4.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 2.02 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 2.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 3.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 2.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 2.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 5.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 4.72 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.87 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 2.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 3.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.49 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Prix Carburants (FR Govt) |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 373.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 22.34 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 25.69 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 11.34 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 33.53 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 44.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 121.43 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Nike.com (live) |
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