MigrantoCost of living in France
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in France
Spending runs from €767 a month in the poorest fifth to €3,950 in the richest
Per person, whole country
€1,680
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
€767richest 20%
€3,950
Where people spend money in France
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in France in numbers
Housing takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 26.2% of spending here, or €441 a month, against 18.4% in a typical country, 7.8 points more.
Typical spending takes 71% of the average wage
A typical person spends €1,680 a month while the average take-home wage is €2,360, so 29% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in France compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in France against other countries
More expensive than 84% of countries
Where France sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs €865 at world-middle prices costs €1,410 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2022 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in France?
A typical person in France spends about €1,680 a month — around €20,200 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in France?
By spending, France ranks #23 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about €1,680 a month, the poorest 20% about €767 and the richest 20% about €3,950. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in France in US dollars?
The cost of living in France is about $1,948 a month, or roughly $23,376 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in France?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about €767 a month per person, a typical one around €1,680, and a comfortable life around €2,240. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in France?
The biggest expense is housing, at about €441 a month (26% of spending). Then come transport (€229, 14%) and groceries (€224, 13%).
Is the average salary in France enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about €1,680 a month, while the average take-home pay in France is about €2,360. For more on incomes, see salaries in France.
Is France an expensive country to live in?
Yes. France is more expensive than 88% of countries worldwide and ranks 14th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in France?
France uses the Euro (EUR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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