Amiens sits in northern France, about 7 kilometers from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), at an elevation of 25 meters above sea level. Its temperate oceanic climate brings cool winters that rarely freeze and mild summers, with frequent cloud cover and moderate rainfall year-round. Popular expat neighborhoods include Henriville and Saint-Leu, though the overall expat community is very few.
Living costs here are reasonable. A single person's monthly expenses excluding rent run about $1,000, while a family of four spends around $3,300. Rent for a one-bedroom in the city center averages $687 per month; outside the center it drops to $511. A three-bedroom in the center costs $1,084, and outside the center it's $897. Utilities add $216 monthly, internet $37, and a mobile phone plan $29. A monthly public transport pass is $52, and a gym membership is $31. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs $17 per person, a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is $56, and a cappuccino runs $3. The average monthly net salary locally is $2,299. The cost of living index is 64 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
Safety is strong: the safety index is 80 out of 100, and the crime index is 20 out of 100 (lower is safer). Healthcare quality is excellent, and English is widely spoken. The air quality index is 35 (lower is better).
For longer stays, France offers a Long-Stay Visitor Visa requiring a minimum monthly income of $1,500, and a Digital Nomad Visa with a $5,000 monthly income threshold. Amiens suits retirees (retiree score 67/100), digital nomads (score 68/100), and those pursuing financial independence (FIRE score 73/100), with an overall expat score of 71 out of 100.