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Cost of Living in Le Portel

Le Portel, Hauts-de-France, France · Population 8,768

▼ -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 Le Portel

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 Le Portel 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

Outreau

1 km away · Hauts-de-France

Boulogne-sur-Mer

4 km away · Hauts-de-France

Saint-Martin-Boulogne

5 km away · Hauts-de-France

Étaples

22 km away · Hauts-de-France

Berck-sur-Mer

33 km away · Hauts-de-France

Calais

33 km away · Hauts-de-France

Marck

38 km away · Hauts-de-France

Longuenesse

47 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 Le Portel

Le Portel 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 Le Portel 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 Le Portel expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €890 ($968) per month in Le Portel 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 Le Portel?
A net salary of around €1,157 ($1,258) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Le Portel with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Le Portel is €2,525 ($2,745).
How much is rent in Le Portel?
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 Le Portel cheaper than France on average?
Yes — Le Portel 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 Le Portel?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €189 ($205) in Le Portel. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Le Portel compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Le Portel is estimated at €31 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Le Portel are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 8,768). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.