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Cost of Living in Les Herbiers

Les Herbiers, Pays de la Loire, France · Population 16,521

▼ -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 Les Herbiers

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 Les Herbiers 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

Chantonnay

21 km away · Pays de la Loire

Mauléon

21 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Cholet

23 km away · Pays de la Loire

Beaupréau

37 km away · Pays de la Loire

Vallet

38 km away · Pays de la Loire

La Roche-sur-Yon

39 km away · Pays de la Loire

Le Poiré-sur-Vie

39 km away · Pays de la Loire

Bressuire

40 km away · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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 Les Herbiers

Les Herbiers 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 Les Herbiers 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 Les Herbiers expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €890 ($968) per month in Les Herbiers 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 Les Herbiers?
A net salary of around €1,157 ($1,258) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Les Herbiers with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Les Herbiers is €2,525 ($2,745).
How much is rent in Les Herbiers?
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 Les Herbiers cheaper than France on average?
Yes — Les Herbiers 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 Les Herbiers?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €189 ($205) in Les Herbiers. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Les Herbiers compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Les Herbiers is estimated at €31 ($33). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Les Herbiers are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 16,521). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.