Paris, Île-de-France, France · Population 11,060,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs France average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €12.02 ($13.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €48.08 ($52.26) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €3.61 ($3.92) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €272 ($296) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €44.07 ($47.91) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €116 ($126) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €33.66 ($36.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €33.66 ($36.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €8.81 ($9.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €764 ($830) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €531 ($577) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,594 ($1,732) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Paris is €3,648 ($3,965) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,333 ($1,448) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,732 ($1,883) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€531 ($577)) represents about 40% of the total single-person budget.
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€1,065 ($1,158) / moParis is the capital and one of the key cities in France. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,333 ($1,448), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €531 ($577) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €3,208 ($3,487) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €2,431 ($2,643) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Paris is €3,648 ($3,965). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,732 ($1,883) per month.