Moving to Paris in 2026? This guide covers the cost of living in detail: rent by arrondissement, groceries, transport, and the salary you actually need to enjoy the place.
Use our Paris cost of living calculator to see exactly what your salary means—net pay, affordable neighborhoods, and monthly savings potential.
Rent in Paris by arrondissement (2026)
Paris rent swings hard by arrondissement. A rough guide for a 1-bedroom:[?]
- Central (1st-4th, Le Marais): €1,800 - €2,500/month
- Popular (10th-11th, Oberkampf): €1,400 - €1,900/month
- Residential (15th-17th): €1,200 - €1,700/month
- Outer (19th-20th, Belleville): €1,100 - €1,500/month
- Suburbs (Boulogne, Neuilly): €1,000 - €1,600/month
Furnished apartments run 10-20% higher. Landlords usually want proof of income at 3x the rent.
Monthly expenses (excluding rent)
Beyond rent, here's what a single expat typically spends each month:[?]
- Groceries: €350 - €500
- Metro/transport (Navigo pass): €86.40
- Utilities: €100 - €150
- Mobile phone: €20 - €40
- Internet: €30 - €40
- Dining out: €200 - €400
- Entertainment: €100 - €250
Neighborhoods worth shortlisting in 2026
- Le Marais (3rd-4th): Historic, trendy, central—expensive but iconic
- Oberkampf/Bastille (11th): Young, vibrant, good value for location
- Batignolles (17th): Village feel, families, less touristy
- Montmartre (18th): Artistic, charming, varied pricing
- Belleville (20th): Multicultural, affordable, increasingly hip
French income tax
France has progressive income tax plus social charges (CSG/CRDS):[?]
- Up to €11,294: 0%
- €11,294 - €28,797: 11%
- €28,797 - €82,341: 30%
- €82,341 - €177,106: 41%
- Above €177,106: 45%
Plus ~9.7% social contributions (CSG/CRDS). For a €60,000 gross salary, expect ~€3,800/month net.
What salary do you need?
- Survive (tight budget): €2,500 net/month
- Comfortable single: €3,500 - €4,500 net/month
- Comfortable couple: €5,000 - €6,500 net/month
- Family with children: €7,000+ net/month
How to spend less in Paris
- Shop at outdoor markets (marchés) instead of supermarkets
- Lunch menus are much cheaper than dinner
- Many museums are free on first Sundays
- Consider inner suburbs with good RER connections
- Get a Navigo annual pass (€1,009) for unlimited transport
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