Cannes, France
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cannes, France: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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56%
Quality of life -
53%
Cost of living -
54%
Connectivity -
50%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.7 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 134 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | La Bocca, Cannes-la-Bocca |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 20 |
| Top selling local beer | Kronenbourg |
| Most popular local dish | Bouillabaisse |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | La Croisette, Cannes Film Festival, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Air France |
| Largest ride sharing company | Uber or Taxify |
| Primary train stations | Cannes-Ville, Cannes-La Bocca, Cannes-Mandelieu |
| Primary airports | Nice Cote d'Azur, Cannes-Mandelieu, Cannes-La Bocca |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 25000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Cannes, Centre Commercial Les Passages, 2 Rue du Commandant André, 06400 Cannes, France |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| 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 | Monoprix |
| Best restaurant chain | La Palme |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $80000 |
| 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 | 500 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | BNP Paribas |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| 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 | 4,945 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
56%
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61%
Safety, freedom, rights -
58%
Traffic -
125%
Property to income -
39%
Crime -
0%
Healthcare -
50%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,862 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.6% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €608 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €8,000 |
Cost of living
53%
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Purchasing Power
66%
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Rent
30%
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Food
75%
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Restaurant
64%
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Workspace
35%
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Transport
65%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €1,040.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €783.33 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,833.33 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,850.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €10.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €0.98 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.70 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €4.33 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €20.67 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.44 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €2.57 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.90 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €10.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €10.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | €2.70 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €2.50 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.68 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €1.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.63 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €3.26 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.85 |
| Onion (1kg) | €2.25 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €15.45 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €60.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €5.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.17 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.63 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €3.17 |
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 | €173.54 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.10 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €27.57 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €33.30 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €10.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €12.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €36.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.88 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €29,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €26,500.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €3.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €2.08 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €40.00 |
