Chamonix, France
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Chamonix, France: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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78%
Quality of life -
81%
Cost of living -
66%
Connectivity -
63%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.02 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Les Praz, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 5 |
| Top selling local beer | Biere de Chamonix |
| Most popular local dish | Fondue |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Air France |
| Largest ride sharing company | Taxis Chamonix |
| Primary train stations | Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Argentière, Les Houches |
| Primary airports | Chamonix Mont-Blanc Airport, Sallanches Airport, Megeve Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 25000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple does not have a store in Chamonix, France |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | Unknown |
| Power socket type | C,E,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Darty |
| Best internet carrier | Orange |
| Primary cellular carrier | Orange |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 70 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Pharmacie |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $50,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | Not applicable, as mortgage rates vary by country |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Credit Agricole |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 18 (firefighters), 15 (ambulance), 17 (police) |
| Polution per square meter | 0.2 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
78%
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88%
Safety, freedom, rights -
53%
Traffic -
162%
Property to income -
100%
Crime -
0%
Healthcare -
63%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,123 |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €400 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €8,000 |
Cost of living
81%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
29%
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Food
110%
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Restaurant
92%
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Workspace
0%
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Transport
66%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €800.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €600.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €2,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,200.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €39.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.45 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €2.45 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €3.90 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €22.50 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €1.50 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €8.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €5.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.00 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €11.50 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €13.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | €3.25 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €3.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.50 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €2.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €2.50 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €2.50 |
| Banana (1kg) | €3.75 |
| Onion (1kg) | €3.00 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €59.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €30.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €11.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €8.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €4.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.50 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €3.00 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €300.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €30.00 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €70.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €39.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €10.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €70.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,500.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €8.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €5.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €30.00 |
