Cost of Living

Paris, France

Live cost-of-living data for Paris — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
41/ 10059% cheaper than New York
-5% rent since Jul 2026
$3,500/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
24%
Income Tax
temperate oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
85/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,050/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,250/month
Food & Groceries
65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.1/kg
Transportation
50/100
Monthly Transit Pass$105/month
One-Way Ticket$2.6/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.85/km
Utilities
55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$550/course
Entertainment
70/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
70/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair
Personal Care
55/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
72/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10.5/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$24/pack
Fitness & Sports
60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$58/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$28/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
90/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Le Marais, Latin Quarter, 11th Arrondissement

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris cheap to live in?

Paris has a cost of living index of 41/100, where New York = 100. It is 59% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,460–$2,044 per month.

How much does rent cost in Paris?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Paris costs approximately $1,400/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,050/month.

Is Paris good for digital nomads?

Paris has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Paris?

The median net monthly salary in Paris is approximately $3,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 24%.

How does Paris compare to New York for cost of living?

Paris (cost index 41) is 59% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,475/month by moving from New York to Paris.

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