Cost of living in Paris

France · Western Europe · EUR · Pricey

For long-stay travellers and remote workers in Paris, the realistic monthly figure is roughly $10,092 all-in. That assumes a long-stay rental (~60% of nightly mid-range accommodation), local food prices, public transit and miscellaneous — but excludes flights, visas, and tourist-style activities. For a comparable short-trip figure, see the Paris travel cost page.

Monthly breakdown

Line itemMonthly (USD)
Long-stay rent equivalent$4,752
Food (eating out + groceries mix)$3,240
Local transport$1,020
Miscellaneous$1,080
All-in monthly$10,092

Local currency: EUR. FX snapshot: 2025-05.

Short-trip context

For comparison, a week-long tourist visit at the mid-range tier in shoulder season runs roughly $3,598 for one person — a much higher per-day rate than the long-stay number above, because hotels charge nightly rates, tourists rely on taxis more, and short-trip activities are bundled into every day.

  • Tourist day rate (mid-range, shoulder): $514/day
  • Long-stay implied day rate: $336/day

Comparable cities

  • Cheaper alternative: Copenhagen — ~$9,246/mo
  • Similar cost: Sydney — ~$10,092/mo
  • Pricier alternative: London — ~$10,908/mo