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
46/ 10054% cheaper than New York
+11% rent since Jul 2026
$3,290/mo
Median Income
64/100
Safety
28%
Income Tax
temperate oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
78/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,650/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,210/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,750/month
Food & Groceries
65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.95/kg
Transportation
60/100
Monthly Transit Pass$98/month
One-Way Ticket$2.7/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.7/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$210/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$34/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$32/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
68/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$580/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
Clothing
68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair
Personal Care
58/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$52/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.5/meal
Childcare
68/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$875/month
Babysitter (per hour)$16/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$8.5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

130 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
85/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Le Marais, Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris cheap to live in?

Paris has a cost of living index of 46/100, where New York = 100. It is 54% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,640–$2,296 per month.

How much does rent cost in Paris?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Paris costs approximately $1,650/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,210/month.

Is Paris good for digital nomads?

Paris has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 130 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Paris?

The median net monthly salary in Paris is approximately $3,290 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

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

Paris (cost index 46) is 54% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,350/month by moving from New York to Paris.

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