Cost of Living in France
Summary of cost of living in France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,926.0$ (3,355.0€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,089.8$ (931.3€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in France is, on average, 1.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in France is, on average, 43.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.55 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.21 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 14.04 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.61 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.85 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.93 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.40 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.27 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.38 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.91 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.41 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.25 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.52 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.04 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.48 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.11 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.81 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.19 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.77 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.29 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.63 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.22 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 70.21 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.58 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 39.44 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.04 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,159.13 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 36,729.53 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 220.45 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 22.58 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.14 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.99 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.84 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.04 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 865.07 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,730.83 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 103.68 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.65 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.17 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 142.64 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 901.33 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 704.70 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,632.61 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,264.83 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 536.86 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 361.09 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,872.39 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.76 | |
Prices in France
This country had 7930 entries in the past 12 months by 841 different contributors.
Last update: 9 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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By City in France
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 78.7 | 39.6 | 60.6 | 79.7 | 74.8 | 127.3 | |
| Nice | 76.1 | 27.2 | 53.5 | 83.9 | 79.4 | 103.2 | |
| Marseille | 74.0 | 20.5 | 49.2 | 89.4 | 72.3 | 110.5 | |
| Strasbourg | 72.8 | 21.9 | 49.2 | 84.9 | 68.2 | 123.7 | |
| Lyon | 72.4 | 22.0 | 49.1 | 78.1 | 67.3 | 130.2 | |
| Toulouse | 69.7 | 19.5 | 46.5 | 77.8 | 68.7 | 126.7 | |
| Bordeaux | 69.3 | 22.6 | 47.7 | 75.6 | 70.1 | 128.3 | |
| Grenoble | 66.4 | 18.4 | 44.1 | 71.6 | 63.3 | 134.8 | |
| Montpellier | 66.2 | 20.5 | 45.0 | 75.9 | 65.6 | 124.1 | |
| Lille | 65.9 | 20.6 | 44.9 | 73.9 | 67.9 | 141.3 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in France:
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Cost of Living in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Cost of Living in Bretagne
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Cost of Living in Corse
Cost of Living in France métropolitaine
Cost of Living in Grand Est
Cost of Living in Hauts-de-France
Cost of Living in Mayotte
Cost of Living in Normandie
Cost of Living in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Cost of Living in Occitanie
Cost of Living in Pays de la Loire
Cost of Living in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cost of Living in Île-de-France
Cost of Living in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Cost of Living in Bretagne
Cost of Living in Centre-Val de Loire
Cost of Living in Corse
Cost of Living in France métropolitaine
Cost of Living in Grand Est
Cost of Living in Hauts-de-France
Cost of Living in Mayotte
Cost of Living in Normandie
Cost of Living in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Cost of Living in Occitanie
Cost of Living in Pays de la Loire
Cost of Living in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cost of Living in Île-de-France
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