Can you afford Paris?
World-class healthcare and transit, small apartments, and one of the highest social-contribution loads in Europe.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,038 | $2,676 | $362 | 58 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,582 | $2,676 | $1,906 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $5,816 | $3,483 | $2,333 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,049 | $7,122 | -$73 | 38 | not viable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Paris?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $73,000 gross a year in Paris.
Can a family of four live in Paris on $180,000?
You would be short 73 USD every month at this lifestyle level.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Paris?
1,906 USD a month left over — 42% of take-home pay. Housing takes 34% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".