France
A legendary French Alpine town at the foot of Mont Blanc, the mecca of mountaineering with world-class skiing, climbing, and trail running.
#135 of 250
26% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 075
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Chamonix is the 135. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 075 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 224% above the median city and adds $ 292 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 374, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 22. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
45 prices on this page come from live scrapers (15 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 Chamonix, France. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/chamonix. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Pork (1kg) | 5.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | 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 |
| Meal at Mid-range Restaurant (2 people) | 50.85 / meal | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Restaurant Menus |
| 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 |
| 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 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 44.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 121.43 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live), AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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