Cost of living in Paris, France

Summary of cost of living in Paris

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €5,407
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €3,214
  • Paris is the most expensive city in France (1 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Paris is more expensive than in 90% of cities in Western Europe (9 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Paris is more expensive than in 85% of cities in the World (34 out of 214)
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List of prices in Paris
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €9
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.74
12 eggs, large €5.54
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.20
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €3.14
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €2.36
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €2.45
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €12
2 liters of coca-cola €2.21
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.27
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €2,726
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €2,114
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €156
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,658
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €1,235
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €107
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €26
40” flat screen tv €307
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €141
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €8
Hourly rate for cleaning help €15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €104
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €37
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €110
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €133
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €25,647
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €2.15
Monthly ticket public transport €82
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €18
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.92
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €7
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €33
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.48
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €4.73
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.55
4 rolls of toilet paper €2.61
Tube of toothpaste €2.52
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €18
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €54
2 tickets to the movies €25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €125
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €64
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.74
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €448
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.28
1 month of gym membership in business district €39
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 452 prices entered by 111 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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Paris position in our World Ranking

the world
34th
out of 214
western europe
9th
out of 77
france
1st
out of 7

Cheapest and most expensive products in Paris compared to other cities:

the world
4th
western europe
2nd
western europe
3rd
western europe
4th
western europe
4th
western europe
4th

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