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FR Paris — cost of living

What it actually costs to live in Paris, France. Monthly rent, utilities, groceries, and transit costs sourced from national statistical offices and municipal data.

Total monthly essentials: approximately €2,064/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). Lifestyle and neighbourhood swing this 30–50% either way.

Cost breakdown

ItemMonthly / item costSource
1-bedroom flat, city centre €1,450/mo SeLoger Q4 2024 Paris intra-muros average ↗
Rent per square metre €33.50/m² SeLoger / OLAP Paris rent observatory Q4 2024 ↗
Utilities (85m² flat) €175/mo ADEME / CLCV household-utility estimate 2025 ↗
Public transport pass €89/mo Navigo Mensuel all-zone Île-de-France ↗
Groceries, one person €350/mo INSEE Paris consumption basket 2025 ↗
Restaurant meal, average €20 Paris mid-range dining estimate ↗

Figures reflect the most recent published statistical data; individual experience varies with district and lifestyle.

Visa routes for France

Relevant residence permits to move to Paris. Full detail on the France country brief.

VisaTalent – Qualified EmployeeNon-EU qualified professionals hired by French employers.VisaTalent – EU Blue CardNon-EU graduates with a qualifying job offer and EU intra-mobility needs.VisaTalent – ResearcherResearchers and academics hosted by a French research institution.VisaTalent – Creation of Enterprise / Innovative Economic ProjectNon-EU founders establishing a business or innovative project in France.

Other cities in France

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