Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,800.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Paris |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$20.00
|
Light grocery purchases or snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$85.00
$120.00
$10.00
|
Daily public transport passes or occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$50.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Daily entry fees, tours, or entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly |
| Total |
$2,065.00
$5,220.00
$250.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Price for a pint in a typical bar; can be higher in tourist areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Casual dining; prices can vary slightly by arrondissement.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.00
Standard fast food chain pricing.
per meal