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Cost of Living in Le Rheu

Le Rheu, Bretagne, France · Population 9,839

▼ -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 Rheu

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 Rheu 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.

Compare Le Rheu

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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 Le Rheu

Le Rheu 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 Rheu 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 Rheu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €890 ($968) per month in Le Rheu 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 Rheu?
A net salary of around €1,157 ($1,258) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Le Rheu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Le Rheu is €2,525 ($2,745).
How much is rent in Le Rheu?
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 Rheu cheaper than France on average?
Yes — Le Rheu 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 Rheu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €189 ($205) in Le Rheu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Le Rheu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Le Rheu is estimated at €31 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Le Rheu are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,839). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.