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Cost of Living in La Rochelle

La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Population 79,851

▼ -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 La Rochelle

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 La Rochelle 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.

Compare La Rochelle

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Nearby Cities

Aytré

4 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Périgny

4 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Rochefort

28 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Luçon

33 km away · Pays de la Loire

Fontenay-le-Comte

43 km away · Pays de la Loire

Niort

56 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Château-d’Olonne

59 km away · Pays de la Loire

Chantonnay

59 km away · Pays de la Loire

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 La Rochelle

La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €999 ($1,086) per month in La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle?
A net salary of around €1,299 ($1,412) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Rochelle with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Rochelle is €2,806 ($3,050).
How much is rent in La Rochelle?
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 La Rochelle cheaper than France on average?
Yes — La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €210 ($228) in La Rochelle. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in La Rochelle compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Rochelle is estimated at €34 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Rochelle are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 79,851). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.