🇫🇷 Europe — Schengen
Paris, France
Europe — Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data
Major hub; high rents offset by strong salaries and world-class transit
Climate
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Internet speeds
Measured medians from 109,285 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 457 Mbps | 330 Mbps | 5 ms | 94,302 |
| Mobile | 195 Mbps | 26.4 Mbps | 24 ms | 14,983 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,235 | EUR 1,065 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,841 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $4,429 | EUR 3,820 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $3,723 | EUR 3,211 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,606 | EUR 1,386 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,209 | EUR 1,043 |
| 3BR city center | $3,510 | EUR 3,027 |
| 3BR outside center | $2,385 | EUR 2,058 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,394 | EUR 1,202 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $950 | EUR 820 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $81.16 | EUR 70.00 |
| Fast food combo | $13.91 | EUR 12.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $10.05 | EUR 8.67 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.42 | EUR 2.09 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $271 | EUR 234 |
| Phone plan / mo | $17 | EUR 15.01 |
| Internet / mo | $34 | EUR 29.13 |
| Gym membership / mo | $45 | EUR 38.96 |
| Cinema ticket | $16.23 | EUR 14.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $1,732 | EUR 1,494 |
| International school / yr | $26,398 | EUR 22,769 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $35,825 | EUR 30,900 |
Visa, taxes & legal in France
Country-level research that applies to living in Paris — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo