Cost of Living in Paris
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Paris, France.
Overall, the cost of living in Paris is below the New York City baseline (composite index 64 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)66
Groceries index70
Dining out index74
Transport index50
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$40,000
Minimum wage$12.50/hr
Est. monthly childcare$450
Est. monthly healthcare premium$100
YoY inflation3.1%
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