🇫🇷Cost of Living in Paris
France · Population: 2,161,000 · Cost Index: 85/100
Cost of Living in Paris
France · Europe
Paris, the City of Light, is France's capital and a global center for art, fashion, and gastronomy. Living costs are high but the city offers an unparalleled quality of life with world-class cuisine and culture.
2,161,000
Population
85
Cost Index
52
Safety Index
72
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $3,500 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,950.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,250.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$3,600.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$2,300.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$16.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$70.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$10.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.25Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.60Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.90Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.80Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$12.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$88.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.20Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.00Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.80Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.95Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$220.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$20.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$32.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$30.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$45.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$10.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$45.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$13.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.20Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$7.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$85.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$40.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Cost Index
- 85/100
- Safety Index
- 52/100
- Quality of Life
- 72/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.