Composite profile
Overall score
74/100
Use the Nice profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and coastal-resilience signals alongside other Mediterranean cities.
Overall74/100
Affordability64/100
Air quality74/100
Energy72/100
France / Western Europe
Nice, France City Intelligence
Nice is a Mediterranean French metro on the Côte d'Azur, with tourism, services, and active coastal-resilience work used in regional comparison. Nice is a western europe city of about ~1.0M metro in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Nice sits around the indexed median (74/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~1.0M metro
Image credit: Image: Moody Dreiza (Moody751 at English Wikipedia) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5
Overall city intelligence
Good74/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Nice data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 64/100 | Nice's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Nice's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Nice's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 72/100 | Nice's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 73/100 | Nice's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 70/100 | Nice's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 70/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety77/100
Nice ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare86/100
Education87/100
Green space82/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility74/100
Nice has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness82/100
Education87/100
Green space82/100
Overall safety80/100
Nice scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability89/100
Cycling61/100
Infrastructure90/100
Nice is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100
Nice is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Nice
Local public safety guidance for Nice, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 1724/7 | — |
| Medical (SAMU) | 1524/7 | — |
| Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers) | 1824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Nice, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Nice
Healthcare context for Nice, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Nice, see the France healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Santé et de la Prévention
Used as the primary attribution for French public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Nice
Local mobility context for Nice, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Nice, see the France transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Transition écologique
Used as the primary federal attribution for French national transport context.
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français: SNCF
Used as the primary attribution for French national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Nice. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Nice
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Nice will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Nice air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Nice drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Nice
Is Nice worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Mercantour National Park, Lac de Saint-Cassien.
Is Nice good for families?
Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Nice affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,680/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Nice?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Nice's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Nice?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 15.2°C.
Does Nice have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Nice?
Healthcare access is strong (74/100).
Is Nice good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (74/100).
What nature is near Nice?
Within ~170 km: Mercantour National Park, Lac de Saint-Cassien.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Nice modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Nice
Nice's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Nice
Nice's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Nice
Nice's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Nice
Nice's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Nice
Nice's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Nice
Nice's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Nice
Cost of living estimates for Nice — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Nice
Climate profile for Nice — Oceanic climate, annual average 15.2°C, comfort score 76/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Nice
Economy and jobs profile for Nice — tourism economy, economy score 78/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Nice
Education profile for Nice — student city, education score 71/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Nice
Healthcare and retirement profile for Nice — major healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 74/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Nice
Source-attributed visual context for Nice using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Nice
Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Nice — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Nice
Weekend trip planning checklist for Nice — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Nice
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Nice
Estimate a monthly budget for Nice using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Nice
Plan a trip budget for Nice using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Nice
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Nice. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Antibes, France
Same region · about 18 km from Nice. Explore Antibes's city intelligence profile.
Cannes, France
Same region · about 26 km from Nice. Explore Cannes's city intelligence profile.
Toulon, France
Same region · about 126 km from Nice. Explore Toulon's city intelligence profile.
Aix-en-Provence, France
Mountain cluster · about 148 km from Nice. Explore Aix-en-Provence's city intelligence profile.
Asti, Italy
Cross-border · about 153 km from Nice. Explore Asti's city intelligence profile.
Genoa, Italy
Cross-border · about 154 km from Nice. Explore Genoa's city intelligence profile.
Turin, Italy
Cross-border · about 156 km from Nice. Explore Turin's city intelligence profile.
Marseille, France
Same region · about 159 km from Nice. Explore Marseille's city intelligence profile.
Avignon, France
Mountain cluster · about 199 km from Nice. Explore Avignon's city intelligence profile.
Grenoble, France
Same region · about 206 km from Nice. Explore Grenoble's city intelligence profile.
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Regional discovery collections that include Nice — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
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France Lakes
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Mountain region · 30 places across 80 cities.
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National parks · 12 places across 21 cities.
Weekend Escapes near Marseille
Weekend escapes · 30 places across 23 cities.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Nice — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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France Mountain Escapes
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Nice FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Nice, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Nice
Is Nice worth visiting?
Nice has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Mercantour National Park, Lac de Saint-Cassien and Lake of Sainte-Croix within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Nice?
Nice has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Nice?
A single resident of Nice spends roughly €1,680 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €891. Overall the city is more affordable than average for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Nice?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Nice is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Nice?
Nice's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Nice has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Nice good for digital nomads and remote work?
Nice offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 81/100.
What are the education options in Nice?
Nice is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Business and Social Sciences.
Is Nice a good place to study?
Nice offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Nice?
Nice has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Nice a good place to retire?
Nice offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 74/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Nice?
Nice has an oceanic climate, averaging about 15.2°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Nice a safe place to live?
Nice ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Nice?
Nice indexes a walkability score of 89 and a cycling score of 61 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Nice?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Nice include Mercantour National Park, Lac de Saint-Cassien and Lake of Sainte-Croix. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Nice good for families?
Nice scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Nice?
Nice rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 82/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Mercantour National Park, Lac de Saint-Cassien and Lake of Sainte-Croix supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Nice profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and coastal-resilience signals alongside other Mediterranean cities. Its standout dimensions are air quality (74/100) and internet speed (73/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Nice appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.