Avignon, France
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Avignon, France: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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74%
Quality of life -
55%
Cost of living -
79%
Connectivity -
89%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.5 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Saint-Roch, Avignon 8 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Châteauneuf |
| Most popular local dish | Bouillabaisse |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, Rocher des Doms |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Air France |
| Largest ride sharing company | BlaBlaCar |
| Primary train stations | Avignon TGV, Avignon Centre, Avignon Sud |
| Primary airports | Avignon TGV, Avignon-Caumont Airport, Avignon-Provence Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Avignon, Centre Commercial Grand Sud, Avenue de la Glacière, 84000 Avignon, France |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | Not available |
| 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 | 39.99 EUR |
Shopping
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| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $37,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $35,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | BNP Paribas |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 17 (police), 15 (ambulance), 18 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
74%
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36%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
57%
Property to income -
64%
Crime -
98%
Healthcare -
89%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,902 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.71% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €400 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €10,750 |
Cost of living
55%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
19%
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Food
60%
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Restaurant
61%
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Workspace
54%
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Transport
42%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €593.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €534.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,027.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €800.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €0.92 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €0.97 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €3.42 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €10.33 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.94 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €1.67 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.53 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €10.20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €9.16 |
| Apples (1kg) | €2.86 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €3.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.92 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €0.99 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.82 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €2.77 |
| Banana (1kg) | €2.07 |
| Onion (1kg) | €1.58 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €12.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €45.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €5.25 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €4.25 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.62 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.50 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €2.70 |
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 | €187.11 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.12 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €36.18 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €29.98 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €11.50 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €45.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.91 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €28,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €20,263.33 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €2.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €1.88 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €21.60 |
