France vs France · 5 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallFrance
single / month
| Expense | Montrouge | Paris | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.05 | $13.07 | Montrouge |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.18 | $52.26 | Montrouge |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $3.92 | Montrouge |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $205 | $296 | Montrouge |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.17 | $47.91 | Montrouge |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.44 | $126 | Montrouge |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.33 | $36.58 | Montrouge |
| Fitness club membership | $25.33 | $36.58 | Montrouge |
| Cinema ticket | $6.63 | $9.58 | Montrouge |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $524 | $830 | Montrouge |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $365 | $577 | Montrouge |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,094 | $1,732 | Montrouge |
| Total single-person budget | $968 | $1,448 | Montrouge |
| Average net salary | $2,745 | $3,965 |
Montrouge is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Montrouge runs about $968 versus $1,448 in Paris — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Paris leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Montrouge · Full cost of living in Paris