Hi,

We are interested by your feedback on the cost of living in Paris. With Easy Expat we have already a useful tool to compare the cost of living in some major cities in the world.

However we do not cover all the countries, nor all the destination where you can eventually decide to expatriate and gives a rough estimate. And a lot of questions come back regarding the cost of accommodation, transport or day-to-day life.

If you live in Paris, you can help the community and give information about the cost of living. You might be able to give indication and comments on the needs:
Food (what to expect, what to find).
Accommodation price in Paris. Rent?
Transport (public transport but also the necessity and cost of using a car)
Services (gaz, electricity, telephone, internet...)
Tax
Health, Education
Entertainment (restaurant, cinema, theatre...)
... etc.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with the community

 

I completed here in French. You can either give your own examples, comments and experience below or on the other topic (but in French).

 

I any case if you are looking for a job in Canada, his experience of finding a job in Paris will not be much help. You should better introduce yourself and ask questions in the forum Toronto.

And read our guide for expats in Canada

 

In that case you will find some answers in our guide for expatriates in Paris

 

Based on our guide for expatriation to Paris and our information:

France is on par with the rest of western Europe as far as expense, but is about 25-35% cheaper than in the UK. Groceries tend to be fairly inexpensive, but property or raw goods can be pricey.

When traveling, expect to pay about €50/100 per person for mid-range accommodations and meals per day. Backpackers using hostels and cooking their own meals can get by on as little as €30 a day, not including transport.

Estimates on cost of living:
Rent 1-bedroom (City/Paris): €800-1,500/month
Rent Studio (City/Paris): €600-1,000/month
Rent 1-bedroom(Rural): €500/month
1L unleaded petrol: €1.28
French national newspaper: €1.20
Cinema ticket: €8
Basic 3-course evening meal: €18-30
coffee in café: €2
Bottle of French table wine: €5
600g pizza: €4.75
70cl can of lager: €1
1 bagette: €0.80/1.30
1 kg potatoes: €1.45
6 eggs: €2
Weekly groceries: €30 - 80 per week


Do you have any other detail? Any comment?