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Cost of Living in Aix-les-Bains

Aix-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · Population 32,406

▼ -16% vs France average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€890 ($968)
Couple, monthly€1,616 ($1,756)
Family of four, monthly€2,124 ($2,308)

Estimated Prices in Aix-les-Bains

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.32 ($9.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€33.29 ($36.18)per meal
Cappuccino€2.50 ($2.71)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€189 ($205)per month
Monthly public transport pass€30.51 ($33.17)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€80.44 ($87.44)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€23.30 ($25.33)per month
Fitness club membership€23.30 ($25.33)per month
Cinema ticket€6.10 ($6.63)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€482 ($524)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€335 ($365)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,006 ($1,094)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aix-les-Bains is €2,525 ($2,745) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €890 ($968) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,157 ($1,258) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€335 ($365)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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La Ravoire

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Belley

19 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rumilly

20 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Seynod

26 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Cran-Gévrier

28 km away · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Poisy

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Other Major Cities in France

Paris

Île-de-France · pop. 11,060,000

€1,333 ($1,448) / mo

Lyon

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · pop. 1,716,050

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 1,635,154

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Toulouse

Occitanie · pop. 1,081,726

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Lille

Hauts-de-France · pop. 1,063,491

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Bordeaux

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · pop. 994,920

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 944,321

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Nantes

Pays de la Loire · pop. 683,313

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Living in Aix-les-Bains

Aix-les-Bains is one of the key cities in France. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €890 ($968), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €335 ($365) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,124 ($2,308) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,616 ($1,756) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aix-les-Bains is €2,525 ($2,745). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,157 ($1,258) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aix-les-Bains expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €890 ($968) per month in Aix-les-Bains including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aix-les-Bains?
A net salary of around €1,157 ($1,258) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aix-les-Bains with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aix-les-Bains is €2,525 ($2,745).
How much is rent in Aix-les-Bains?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €482 ($524) per month in the city centre and €335 ($365) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,006 ($1,094).
Is Aix-les-Bains cheaper than France on average?
Yes — Aix-les-Bains is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the France average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Aix-les-Bains?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €189 ($205) in Aix-les-Bains. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Aix-les-Bains compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aix-les-Bains is estimated at €31 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aix-les-Bains are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 32,406). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.