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Cost of Living in Dunkerque

Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, France · Population 86,263

▼ -6% vs France average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€999 ($1,086)
Couple, monthly€1,816 ($1,974)
Family of four, monthly€2,390 ($2,597)

Estimated Prices in Dunkerque

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.25 ($10.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€36.98 ($40.20)per meal
Cappuccino€2.77 ($3.02)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€210 ($228)per month
Monthly public transport pass€33.90 ($36.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€89.38 ($97.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€25.89 ($28.14)per month
Fitness club membership€25.89 ($28.14)per month
Cinema ticket€6.78 ($7.37)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€550 ($598)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€383 ($416)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,148 ($1,248)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Dunkerque is €2,806 ($3,050) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €999 ($1,086) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,299 ($1,412) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€383 ($416)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Coudekerque-Branche

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Rosendaël

2 km away · Hauts-de-France

Petite-Synthe

2 km away · Hauts-de-France

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

2 km away · Hauts-de-France

Grande-Synthe

6 km away · Hauts-de-France

Gravelines

18 km away · Hauts-de-France

Marck

31 km away · Hauts-de-France

Saint-Omer

33 km away · Hauts-de-France

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 Dunkerque

Dunkerque is one of the key cities in France. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €999 ($1,086), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €383 ($416) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,390 ($2,597) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,816 ($1,974) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Dunkerque is €2,806 ($3,050). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,299 ($1,412) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunkerque expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €999 ($1,086) per month in Dunkerque including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Dunkerque?
A net salary of around €1,299 ($1,412) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Dunkerque with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Dunkerque is €2,806 ($3,050).
How much is rent in Dunkerque?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €550 ($598) per month in the city centre and €383 ($416) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,148 ($1,248).
Is Dunkerque cheaper than France on average?
Yes — Dunkerque is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the France average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Dunkerque?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €210 ($228) in Dunkerque. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Dunkerque compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Dunkerque is estimated at €34 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Dunkerque are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 86,263). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.