Quality of life in Nice
Nice, France, is among the top cities with a free business environment. Our data reflects that this city has a good ranking in safety and healthcare.
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Life quality score
City ranking
Housing
6
147/265Details
| Large apartment | $1500.00 |
|---|---|
| Medium apartment | $1200.00 |
| Rent index [score] | 0.67 |
| Small apartment | $840.00 |
Cost of Living
4
215/248Details
| 5km taxi ride | $14.00 |
|---|---|
| A Cappuccino | $3.40 |
| A beer | $2.10 |
| A kilogram of Apples | $2.60 |
| Bread | $0.64 |
| Inflation [score] | 0.45 |
| Lunch | $20.00 |
| Monthly fitness club membership | $57.00 |
| Monthly public transport | $44.00 |
| Movie ticket | $12.00 |
| Price of a meal at a restaurant | $89.55 |
Startups
3
199/264Details
| Average monthly increase in number of startups | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average monthly increase in number of startups [score] | 0.20 |
| Coworking spaces [score] | 0.30 |
| Coworking spaces on WorkFrom.co | 13 |
| Meetups [score] | 0.19 |
| Meetups groups | 37 |
| Meetups members | 8549 |
| Number of investors | 7 |
| Number of startup events in the last 12 months | 38 |
| Number of upcoming meetup events | 14 |
| Startup climate scene [score] | 0.38 |
| Startup events | 6 |
| Startup events [score] | 0.27 |
| Startups [score] | 0.42 |
| Total number of startups | 64 |
Venture Capital
3
115/192Details
| Venture capital [score] | 0.26 |
|---|
Travel Connectivity
6
28/266Details
| Airport hub | 91 |
|---|---|
| Airport hub [score] | 0.43 |
| Intercity train connectivity [score] | 0.86 |
Commute
6
13/255Details
| Traffic handling [score] | 0.86 |
|---|
Business Freedom
8
146/264Details
| Business freedom | 78.40 |
|---|---|
| Business freedom [score] | 0.73 |
| Freedom from corruption | 69.00 |
| Freedom from corruption [score] | 0.72 |
| Lack of labor restrictions | 43.50 |
| Lack of labor restrictions [score] | 0.16 |
| Time to open a business | 3.50 |
| Time to open a business [score] | 0.98 |
Safety
7
131/266Details
| Crime rate [score] | 0.62 |
|---|---|
| Gun-related deaths per 100,000 residents per year | 3 |
| Guns per 100 residents | 31 |
| Lack of gun related deaths [score] | 0.92 |
| Lack of guns [score] | 0.83 |
| Lack of guns and gun-related deaths [score] | 0.88 |
Healthcare
9
57/265Details
| Healthcare expenditure [score] | 0.87 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare quality [score] | 0.84 |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.43 |
| Life expectancy [score] | 0.94 |
Education
4
116/240Details
| Best university in ranking | University of Nice Sophia Antipolis |
|---|---|
| Best university ranking | 450 |
| Country mean scores in PISA math test | 496.35 |
| Country mean scores in PISA reading test | 505.48 |
| Country mean scores in PISA science test | 498.97 |
| PISA math ranking (high school) | 20 |
| PISA ranking | 19 |
| PISA ranking (high school) [score] | 0.78 |
| PISA reading (high school) | 14 |
| PISA science (high school) | 20 |
| Percent of happy students | 0.78 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA math test | 0.22 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA reading test | 0.19 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA science test | 0.19 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA math test | 0.13 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA reading test | 0.13 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA science test | 0.08 |
| University quality [score] | 0.10 |
Environmental Quality
6
138/266Details
| Air quality [score] | 0.61 |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness [score] | 0.49 |
| Drinking water quality [score] | 0.79 |
| Urban greenery [score] | 0.68 |
Economy
4
186/263Details
| Currency exchange rate per US dollar for urban area | 0.85 |
|---|---|
| Currency for urban area | EUR |
| GDP growth rate | 0.00 |
| GDP growth rate [score] | 0.19 |
| GDP per capita | $40374.53 |
| GDP per capita [score] | 0.65 |
Taxation
3
244/266Details
| Effective company profit tax rate on payouts as dividends [score] | 0.20 |
|---|---|
| Income tax level [score] | 0.33 |
| Profit tax (% of profit) | 0.63 |
| Time overhead to file company taxes | 139 |
| VAT (Sales Tax) | 0.20 |
Internet Access
6
58/266Details
| Download speed (Mbps) | 18.29 |
|---|---|
| Internet access (download) [score] | 0.33 |
| Internet access (upload) [score] | 0.96 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 41.02 |
Leisure & Culture
5
184/264Details
| Art galleries | 47 |
|---|---|
| Art galleries [score] | 0.32 |
| Cinemas | 23 |
| Cinemas [score] | 0.31 |
| Comedy clubs | 24 |
| Comedy clubs [score] | 0.75 |
| Concert venues | 33 |
| Concerts [score] | 0.48 |
| Historical sites | 30 |
| Historical sites [score] | 0.50 |
| Museums | 29 |
| Museums [score] | 0.45 |
| Performing art venues | 33 |
| Performing arts [score] | 0.28 |
| Sport venues | 23 |
| Sports [score] | 0.41 |
| Zoos | 1 |
| Zoos [score] | 0.54 |
Tolerance
6
176/266Details
| Homosexuality acceptance (percent of the surveyed population in favor) | 0.77 |
|---|---|
| LGBT Equality Index | 84.44 |
| LGBT Equality Index [score] | 0.86 |
| LGBT adoption rights | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT age of consent | ✔ Equal |
| LGBT blood donation regulations | ✖ Banned (1-year deferral) |
| LGBT conversion therapy regulations | ✖ Not banned |
| LGBT discrimination legality | ✔ Illegal |
| LGBT employment discrimination legality | ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| LGBT gender changing rights | ✔ Legal, but requires surgery |
| LGBT homosexuality rights | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT housing discrimination legality | ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| LGBT marriage rights | ✔ Legal |
| Tolerance towards minorities [score] | 0.43 |
Outdoors
6
62/266Details
| Elevation (hills or mountains) [score] | 0.30 |
|---|---|
| Median peak in meters | 806.00 |
| Presence of hills in city | 1.00 |
| Presence of mountains in city | 1.00 |
| Seaside access | 1.00 |
| Urban area elevation (meters) | 18.00 |
| Water access [score] | 0.81 |
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Cost of living
Costs of living in Nice are in the most expensive 20 percent of all 248 Teleport cities. Sign up for free to get access to our cost of living index and use our international cost of living calculator to do cost comparison by city.
Housing costs (USD)
$1500
Median rent for
apartments in city center
apartments in city center
Daily living costs (USD)
 Monthly fitness club membership | $57 |
|---|---|
 Movie ticket | $12 |
 Broadband internet connection | $31 |
 Monthly public transport | $44 |
 Lunch | $20 |
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Estimated annual salary (in USD)
$38,847
Median salary
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Taxation
Personal taxation
Effective income tax rate
15%
For annual salary of $40000
23%
For annual salary of $80000
Value added tax (VAT)
20%
Standard tax rate. Different rates might apply for certain product categories.
Compared to other cities
155/266
Corporate taxation
Compared to other cities
243/263
Local Currency
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Safety
Gun crimes & Ownership
31.20
Guns per 100 people
2.83
Gun deaths per 100k people / year
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Overall crime rate city ranking
The overall crime rate puts Nice in position 118 of 266 Teleport Cities in a ranking for the safest cities.
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| Investment required | Funding provided | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | 6 months |
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LGBT rights in Nice
Homosexuality
Legal
Changing gender
Legal
But Requires Surgery
Discrimination
Illegal
Marriage
Legal
Adoption
Legal
Public opinion in France
"Should Society Accept Homosexuality?" (77% Yes, 23% No)
77%
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Startup scene
Number of startups
64
By stage
Total funding last 12 months
$0
Funding last 12 months
Impressions from Nice
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On living in Nice
Nice (pronounced like the English word "niece") is a large city in France on the French Riviera. It's a popular destination for vacationers both young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone. It is well known for the beautiful view on the Promenade des Anglais, its famous waterfront, and is an ethnically diverse port city.
Nice's origins can be found among the Gallo-Roman ruins of Cimiez, in the hills up the boulevard de Cimiez from downtown. Cimiez also contains a monastery and some museums, but nowadays, most of the city's inhabitants live closer to sea level. Nice was part of the Italian Duchy of Savoia and then the Kingdom of Sardinia until it was ceded to France as late as 1860. The ancient local language is Nissart, and some of the street signs are bilingual. However very few people speak Nissart, and even the elderly know and speak French. Don't assume everyone you encounter will speak English — an effort at French will always be appreciated.
Nice Airport (IATA: NCE) is one of the busiest in France and has frequent daily flights to Paris, and direct to most major cities in Europe, including Moscow, as well as New York and Canada (seasonal), and a number of destinations in North Africa and the Middle East. The airport is located at the western end of Nice on a landfill. Arrival and departure in good weather often provides beautiful views of the French Riviera.
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Overall ranking
11th from a total of 163 countries
World Order
15thRefugees hosted
Refugees generated
Charity giving
Birth rate
UN Treaties signed
International Peace & Security
47thDues in arrears to UN peace keeping budgets
International violent conflict
Peacekeeping troops
Arms exports
Internet security (2014)
Planet & Climate
8thEcological footprint
Reforestation since 1992
Hazardous pesticides exports
CO2 emissions
Ozone
Prosperity & Equality
20thDevelopment assistance
FDI outflows
Fairtrade market size
UN volunteers abroad
Open trading
Culture
20thFreedom of movement
Press freedom
Creative services exports
UNESCO dues in arrears as % of contribution
Creative goods exports
Science & Technology
13thNobel prizes
Patents
Journal exports
International publications
International Students
Health & Wellbeing
18thPharmaceutical exports
Voluntary excess donations to the WHO
Food aid
Humanitarian aid donations
International Health Regulations Compliance
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