Living in Nice🇫🇷

The jewel of the French Riviera — Mediterranean beaches, year-round sunshine, Italian-influenced cuisine, and a growing remote work community.

Internet

180

Mbps

Safety

7/10

Cost modifier

+10%

vs country base

Highlights

French Riviera beachesMediterranean climateItalian-Provençal cuisineMonte Carlo 20 min away

Neighborhoods

Vieux-Nice (Old Town)

Mediterranean & vibrant

$1300/mo

180 Mbps

Nice's Baroque old town — colourful facades, the famous Cours Saleya flower market, Italian-style trattorias, and narrow medieval streets.

Pros

  • Historic charm
  • Best markets
  • Close to beach

Cons

  • Noisy & touristy
  • Limited parking

Cimiez

Upscale & peaceful

$1600/mo

175 Mbps

Nice's most prestigious hillside neighbourhood — Belle Époque villas, the Matisse Museum, Roman ruins, and peaceful olive groves.

Pros

  • Quiet & green
  • Prestigious
  • Great views

Cons

  • Far from beach
  • Limited nightlife