Summary about cost of living in Paris, France:
Restaurants | |
Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 € | |
Cappuccino (regular) | 3.76 € | |
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 € | |
Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.24 € | |
Markets | |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.67 € | |
Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.88 € | |
Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.07 € | |
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.78 € | |
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.46 € | |
Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 € | |
Banana (1 lb) | 0.96 € | |
Oranges (1 lb) | 1.31 € | |
Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 € | |
Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | |
Onion (1 lb) | 1.19 € | |
Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 € | |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.04 € | |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 € | |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.13 € | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | |
Transportation | |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 75.00 € | |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | |
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.52 € | |
Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 € | |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,469.23 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 163.14 € | |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.27 € | |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.65 € | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.06 € | |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.17 € | |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.95 € | |
Childcare | |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 820.25 € | |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,575.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.38 € | |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.76 € | |
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.90 € | |
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140.04 € | |
Rent Per Month | |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,222.31 € | |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 867.13 € | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,766.28 € | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,694.12 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,178.69 € | |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 883.42 € | |
Salaries And Financing | |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,612.55 € | |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.31 |
Would you like to live and work in Paris?
Cost of Living in Chaville | 9.56 miles |
Cost of Living in Guyancourt | 17.40 miles |
Cost of Living in Chartres | 56.26 miles |
Cost of Living in Rouen | 81.78 miles |
Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |
Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
Cost of Living in Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |
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However property prices in city center (1 to 11 districts) are above 13,000 EUR according to the notary monthly report of September 2020 and not 12,000 EUR as I can see now. It should be corrected.
The 6e arrondissement or district average price is 15,000 EUR for example : https://notairesdugrandparis.fr/fr/carte-des-prix
In 2016, the average salary was 2370 according to official figures : https://www.salairemoyen.com/en/departement-75-Paris.html
Now in 2020 it should be at least 2,500.
I think 99 percent of buildings are very old and this is a negative part for me. also structure of the city is very old too.
what's your idea? help me. thanks.
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Hi Arthur, your comment sounds a bit odd, i dont know where you come from but most of the big european cities are very old, so indeed the real estate is de facto old... it's usually what gives its charm to these cities. And the truth is, outside the historical center, some poorer or ex-industrial parts of Paris and its suburbs are now giant playground for real estate promoters and architects so big chunks of the city (and around) are getting renewed completely, have a look on the internet if you want to know more. This is part of a giant project that will span over 30 years called "Grand Paris" (Greater Paris) and also in sight of the upcoming olympic games in 2024.
About the prices, the biggest problem is -as everyone below already stated- the rents which are huge compared to the salaries, and when you're a student it's even more complicated.
Talking about the structure of the city, i dont know what is and old structure compared to a new structure... each city has a different layout so what did you mean exactly ?
I think 99 percent of buildings are very old and this is a negative part for me. also structure of the city is very old too.
what's your idea? help me. thanks.
So to make it simple , one salary going on living and expenses, and another salary can pay of credit of apartment car , and holidays ... This is most real picture ..
Salary is around 2000€ , but still there are 1300€ low or 3000€ higher , depending a lot of position and work experience. To say , no any professional higher education , you will be around 1500-1800€. Knowing some skills or do example plumbing , electricity , heating , you will get higher salary if you do your own business and open company. If you speak both English and French rhis is good and can open door to many jobs like client support , working on airport , and other companies that need daily contact on English , then you can expect 2000+ euros again depends on your previous experience.
When you have 2 workers in home both to say earning about 4000€ , and you are living 30 km from Paris , you can find equiped apartment for 700-1200 euros and then for food and bills you will spend around 300-400 for food , and around 120-170 for bills all included. So let's say you find apartment of 40m2 for 1200 with bills included , you pay nice medium quality food 400 per month , transportation if there is no car , just public 150 that's already
Average net salary in provincial France (everywhere except Paris) is 2250€ netto.
So of course it is higher in Paris.
Website shows net salary after tax:
http://www.journaldunet.com/business/salaire/paris/departement-75
I don't know what extreme taxes you are talking about. I live in Germany and tax rate on my gross salary is a lot higher. After that, my health expenditures are less reimbursed in Germany than in France, unemployment money payout is more restricted than in France, my income protection is not made on a company basis like in France so that I have to pay from my own pocket otherwise I don't get anything after 6 month of illness in Germany, and retirement age is 68 in Germany (vs. 62 in France).
So yes, I think it is fair to pay those "EXTREME" taxes you are so much complaining about.
The city itself is of course very expensive (Rent) but salaries are a lot higher!
http://www.journaldunet.com/business/salaire/paris/departement-75
I don't know what's wrong with Paris, but apparently, you can't buy slaves to do your 'bidding'. This is outrageous! How am I supposed to satisfy myself.
I once saw some fresh children, and I barely managed to escape the police. Honestly, Paris is so different to Afghanistan. I should have never illegally immigrated her in the first place.
With an average net salary of 1900 Euro (and this is average, what about workers, bus drivers, hair-dressers etc. who may earn a portion of that) and 1200 Euro just for a very basic apartment rent and utilities:
How do you guys manage to survive? Food, clothes, car, education for the children, healthcare, vacation?
All this things should actually be affordable by the middle class European citizen (and France is still one of the richest economies worldwide...)
I don't know what to think. I am from Bulgaria, we are supposed to be the poorest country in EU. Things aren't great here, we have lot's of other problems, but I can afford all those without any problems at all...
Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44206372
It is absolutely unlogical even just to think the most helpless, almost annihilated Rohingya carrying out a massacre upon Hindu on top of themself almost being wiped out by Myanmar.
Myanmar should not be fooling around with other nation spreading fake and made-up news because other nations are not foolish neither to be easily cheated by the made-up news of culprit Myanmar.
Everyone should take a moment to feel in the shoe of Rohingya currently suffering helplessly who have clearly no future, thanks to the inhumane atrocities carried out by culprit Myanmar.
Time to unleash immediate punishment actions upon the greatest Evildoer Myanmar by showering it with the first punishment step of comprehensive sanctions on Myanmar.
Thousands of Rohingya rape victims expected to give birth
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/thousands-of-rohingya-rape-victims-expected-to-give-birth-1.3939466
The atrocities happens only under the Suu Kyi government, not under the previous government so Suu Kyi should be prosecuted under the international criminal court for crimes against humanity.
While Rohingya are suffering inhumanely, shameless Suu Kyi's ministers are busy attempting to expand citis across the country including Yangon as well as places where Rohingya's land and houses were confiscated illegally to accommodate to more probably but not certain foreign investments, mostly coming from like-minded Communist China.
It is time to undo Obama's greatest history mistake and impose comprehensive sanctions on Myanmar immediately again.
And this time China must be punished to the extent of being imposed comprehensive sanctions if China violated sanctions on Myanmar.
The greatest virtue is to save a human race such as Rohingya from almost being wiped out.
This is exactly where the leadership role of UN must be amplified that fairness and justice prevail internationally under UN.
whereas China questionable, unworthy role of the permanent membership of UN, especially standing behind inhumane Myanmar upon Rohingya genocide is hopeless for the international communities so the permanent membership of China must be reconsidered whether or not sick China is worthy or fitting of the role.
Gang-raped while pregnant, watching their sons be beheaded and burned and beaten by soldiers – brave Rohinga women tell their horrific stories after escaping the Burma purge
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5082256/pregnant-rohingya-woman-gang-raped-by-soldiers-after-they-beheaded-her-son-among-the-brave-survivors-who-escaped-the-burma-purge/
‘We’ll Turn Your Village Into Soil’: Survivors Recount One of Myanmar’s Biggest Massacres
https://www.wsj.com/articles/burn-the-houses-rohingya-survivors-recount-the-day-soldiers-killed-hundreds-1526048545
If,as you also said,it's Mr Trump who is keeping you away from your home town and i could understand that,you are taking the risk of waiting 7 more years. So you better start making some more efforts to adjust yourself to this city where you have already been living for three years. It's about time to stop complaining for living in a city loved by millions of people around the world otherwise you will drive yourself crazy and feel distressed for a few more years! Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavours! Bonne continuation et bonne chance l'ami!
My salary is 25K annual. I am told this is average!!
(US I made 65K)
Note most Parisians cannot afford to live in Paris. Its sad!
I pay 1900 euro for 1 bedroom apartment in Paris (central). It is 55 meters square, small & very old, sad crap kitchen, tiny fridge, no bathtub, no clothes dryer anywhere in building! No real closet space for clothes. We hang laundry to dry everyday!! We are looking to buy in Paris, but everything livable/decent in decent area is 900K (for a 65 meters square). Sure, you can find something around 650K but you are living in a bad area, and looking to commute 45-60 minutes to work. So if you want to buy in central Paris, hope you have a million & change! This is for no terrace or yard either. Something you must remodel because everything is old/outdated.
So much traffic, noise, honking, pollution! Dirtiest city ever been in. Dog poop everywhere middle of sidewalks. Smokers everywhere near restaurants. Bathrooms are like 3rd world & often you must pay to use. Restaurants are expensive compared to US. Little variety. Vegetables are rarely on menus & if you are into health food or vegan forget it. I find the restaurants predictable, all same plates, mundane, bland & not innovative. Many of the good ones dont take reservations, so u must line up at 7pm when they open and wait in the cold, hoping u get a seat. All stores have very inconvenient hours (closed 3 days per week, sometimes during lunch too). Unpredictable.
Groceries are expensive. There is very little variety of products. Very difficult to find good ethnic products, spices. Clothes shopping is expensive. And inconvenient.Most ppl shop at H&M or Zara only. Levis are like $15-200 per pair. Plain Converse shoes $75. All shops are closed on Sundays, so if you cant get groceries or shopping done during the week or on Saturday, youre stuck!
The “free” Public healthcare is very limited. Its very very basic/emergency coverage. You must buy a private “Mutuelle” to cover full medical visits or any specialists. Mine costs 150 EUROS per month... Not free!!! Very difficult to find doctors & specialists that speak fluent English. Dentists are expensive and poor. Paperwork is a mess/disaster. No customer service. Bad attitude.
Gym is 75 euro (small/mediocre), monthly metro pass is 75 Euro (not cheap). Concerts are expensive.
You must leave Paris for any nature. The gardens are structured with mainly dirt paths. Many cafes but always tiny & very crowded. Not comfortable at all. Everywhere is so cramped & crowded. And Im a city person. the weather is always gray, so often not nice to be outside. Winter is dreadful. Its cold from October-April/May usually, lots of rain, little sunshine. Then its unbearably hot in July/August. No aircon anywhere & many people stink and do not wear deoderant. Makes for a lovely cramped Metro ride!!
The worst though is the people: Parisians are outright rude, elitist and awful. Even if u try to speak French. Unfriendly, complaining, lazy. As for employment, all the young people have double Masters degrees. Your US experience does not matter. Few jobs because people never leave, they cannot be fired here. For entry-level jobs, pedigree is most important: you must graduate from a Superieure French school with an MBA & Masters Just to make minimum wage. Makes living here as a non-French a nightmare. Inefficiency: getting any government paperwork done will take over a year. They will lose your file several times. Sitting in prefecture for 5 hours to submit a form. Nightmares!! I could go on even more...
Really dont move here. You’ll thank me!! And yes, I would leave & go back home tomorrow if I could!!
When I left San Francisco, 4 years ago, I was making 65K for a office coordinator position that only required a BA degree. I got an annual bonus equal to 1 paycheck. The economy in Paris is really bad, less jobs, less creativity, no room to move up in Paris. No perks or work socializing. Conservative, very formal hierarchy. Adverse to any change.
The only major expense in CA is rent. Much higher in SF, But if you want to buy an apartment, the prices are not very different (around 10k per meters square both cities).
Job security can be a problem in US. You can usually qualify for 1.5 years of unemployment however. Keeps things competitive. As a result, customer service is top-notch in US. Parisians can not show up to work, not do job & never get fired! If they are fired, they get paid full salary for like 5 years, it’s stupid! Service is non-existant.
Other difference is vacation time. However, SF is amazing. Everything changing on the cutting edge, young people doing cool start-ups, weather is awesome, lots nearby (Hiking, nature, ocean, skiing, etc) You dont need as much holiday as you do in Paris!! Paris is always cold & gray (except August when everything is closed). You always want to escape Paris, its sooooo dirty, noisy, polluted, gray and no green spaces unless you travel! The gardens are dirt paths mainly....You get used to less holiday. Better tech companies in SF are offering more (5 weeks) in SF. If you work in tech.
My healthcare insurance was $60 per month in SF (pre-taxed) as a single (probably way more now?) , my employer did a 401K retirement plan match. So whatever you contribute, they match that amount. I am young & healthy, so I went to a GP only once per year, as well as dentist every 6 mos, specialists several times per year.
Basic costs of living are a bit cheaper in SF than Paris (Groceries, clothing, beer). I lived & worked in the city, so I did not ever need a car.. Most people in the both cities dont. My SF employer paid our transport pass at 100%. For in-city travel, the pass is $70 per month I believe (not including Caltrain outside of SF) Same in Paris, but they dont pay for it.
There are certain things that are a matter of opinion/priority (which culture is more fun, happy, the weather, entertainment activities, stimulating work). Plenty of free museum days every month, lots of green parks in every SF neighborhood, charming colorful Victorian architecture, amazing variety of food and just in general, more innovative culture) Just my humble opinion. Paris is a drag. Parisians make it particularly horrible: rude, unwilling to speak English, so lazy, complaining constantly. There is less convenience in Paris. Less options & variety in grocery stores, products, restaurants, etc.
So other than many holidays & cheaper healthcare, less focused-on-work culture, cheaper childcare/education ( if u have kids)... As a young person with no kids, SF & coastal West coast cities get my vote for better quality of living. Cannot speak for LA or NYC or other parts of US. I adore the friendly warm people and cannot wait to move back! After Trump is gone.
Thank you. Klara Bieber
My question about the healthcare system at France.
How much the private health insurance does it cost per year (average/adult/eu citizen)
Sincerly.
I am 12 yr exp Engineer (Oil and gas field). Like to work in France. I will come with my Family (Total 4 Persons including me). How much salary should I have to survive, with child education, Medical and monthly expenses? So that at least 2000 Euro should save.
After deducting tax of 850 euros, rent of 1100 euros and Social Security 900-1100 euros, I only get 1400 euros for monthly expenses like food, electricity, travel, internet etc.
Is that sufficient? How much saving will be? I also have home loan of 500 euros of EMI for home in India.
a four persons family with a total salary of 100.000 euros can easly live in Paris?
thank you
Giovanni
Average salary of 2.2k euro per month!!!!
No way!
I live here and I know that almost 3/4th of Parisians earns around 1.2k to 1.5k euros per month.
Life ain't easy in Paris. It is tough and honestly tough to find a job, retain the job, pay the bills and all basic expenses. How would you save? Almost none!
Well I love Paris. That said, only those people can live, have fun and save for future whose incomes are more than 3k euros per month. Else it's difficult.