The cost of living is slightly higher than in Germany. Paris is significantly more expensive than the rural regions. Rents in Paris in particular are exorbitantly high. But where else do you get this flair and unique architecture ?
You would need around € 4,913.89 in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you could have in Berlin with € 3,700.00 (assuming you rent in the cities).
- Consumer prices in Paris are 27.21% higher than in Berlin (excluding rent)
- Consumer prices including rent in Paris are 32.81% higher than in Berlin
- Rental prices in Paris are 45.11% higher than in Berlin
- Restaurant prices in Paris are 34.79% higher than in Berlin
- Food prices in Paris are 50.01% higher than in Berlin
- The local purchasing power in Paris is 16.28% lower than in Berlin
Average cost of living in Paris (from 07/2020 – 06/2021)
| Restaurant | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Food, price w. restaurant | 15.00 | 8., 00 – 25.00 |
| Middle class, 3 courses for 2 people. | 60.00 | 40.00 – 90.00 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l | 6.00 | 5.00 – 8.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 l | 6.00 | 4.00 – 8.00 |
| cappuccino | 3.78 | 2.00 – 5.00 |
| Coca / Pepsi (0.33 l) | 3.12 | 2.00-4.00 |
| Water (0.33 l) | 2.32 | 1.50-4.00 |
| Food | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Milk (1 L) | 1.07 | 0.80-1.57 |
| White bread (500g) | 1.84 | 1.00-4.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.05 | 1.00-3.50 |
| Eggs (12) | 3.81 | 1.80 – 6.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | 17.28 | 8.00-37.50 |
| Chicken breast fillet (1kg) | 12.36 | 6.00-20.00 |
| Beef (1kg) | 20.39 | 11.98-40.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.88 | 1.90-4.00 |
| Bananas (1kg) | 2.01 | 1.48-3.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.85 | 1.00-4.00 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.14 | 1.60-5.00 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.07 | 0.80-4.00 |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.64 | 1.00-4.62 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 | 1.00-3.00 |
| Water (1.5 l) | 0.85 | 0.30-2.00 |
| Bottle of wine (middle class) | 7.50 | 3.71-15.00 |
| Local beer (0.5 l) | 1.88 | 0.80-3.03 |
| Imported beer (0.33 l) | 2.48 | 1.50-3.00 |
Average costs for local transport, utilities, clothing, leisure, education of Paris (from 07/2020 – 06/2021)
| Mode of Transport | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| One-time ticket | 1.90 | 1.69-2.00 |
| Monthly pass | 75.00 | 70.00-78.00 |
| Taxi base amount | 5.00 | 2.60 – 7.00 |
| Taxi 1 km | 1.50 | 1.12-3.00 |
| Ancillary housing costs | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| for 85 sqm apartment (electricity, water, garbage, etc. | 177.04 | 94.44-250.00 |
| 1 minute prepaid mobile tariff | 0.22 | 0.05-0.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable / ADSL) | 26.98 | 20.00-39.90 |
| Clothes, shoes | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94.16 | 60.00-120.00 |
| Summer dress (Zara, H&M,… | 37.37 | 20.00 – 60.00 |
| Nike sports shoes, middle class | 92.63 | 60.00-120.00 |
| Leather business shoes | 151.67 | 70.50-250.00 |
| leisure time | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Fitness center, month / adult | 37.34 | 25.00 – 80.00 |
| Tennis, 1 hour on weekends | 19.34 | 9.00 – 35.00 |
| a movie ticket | 11.00 | 9.00-15.00 |
| training | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Preschool / Kindergarten, private, whole day, monthly per child | 810.87 | 400.00 – 1,200.00 |
| International primary school per year and child | 15,400.00 | 8,000.00 – 25,000.00 |
To rent
Average rental prices / purchase and salaries of Paris (from 07/2020 – 06/2021)
| Monthly rental price | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,218.44 | 900.00 – 1,700.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside the center | 856.88 | 650.00 – 1,200.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 2,856.92 | 2,000.00 – 4,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside the center | 1,814.30 | 1,200.00 – 2,800.00 |
| Purchase price of apartments | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Price per square meter for an apartment in the city – purchase | 13,517.94 | 11.00.00 – 16.700.00 |
| Price per square meter – apartment outside the center – purchase | 10,329.64 | 8,000.00 – 13,000.00 |
| wages | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Average monthly salary (after taxes) | 2,873.75 | – |
Average rental prices / purchase and salaries of Lyon (from 06/2020 – 05/2021)
| Monthly rental price | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 698.40 | 600.00 – 1,150.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside the center | 490.53 | 400.00-680.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 1,520.59 | 1,200.00 – 2,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside the center | 1,107.69 | 1,000.00 – 1,500.00 |
| Purchase price of apartments | Ø € Price | € Price from / to |
| Price per square meter for an apartment in the city – purchase | 5,100.00 | 4,500.00 – 6,000.00 |
| Price per square meter – apartment outside the center – purchase | 3,043.75 | 2,000.00-4,000.00 |
Information about renting an apartment HERE.
Real estate acquisition and investments
When buying real estate, it should be noted that the privately written so-called preliminary contract can already have binding effect and, in case of doubt, also has. The purchase contract is concluded when the parties agree on the purchase item and price. Formal requirements do not have to be observed in principle.
There are only three cities that can be considered for pure investment purposes: Montpellier, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Invest behind the second belt of the suburbs, no more than 45 minutes from the center.
Foreigners from the EU can easily buy or rent real estate in France. However, it is an advantage to seek help from an experienced real estate agency. Below we present a recommendable company.
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German-speaking lawyers and notaries
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