Planning a monthly budget
A local monthly estimate of $1,259 gives you the starting point, with housing taking the largest share.
- Housing
- $526
- Utilities
- $226
- Food
- $314/mo
- Transportation
- $165/mo
- Healthcare
- $28
How the total can change
A traveler style stay, a couple household, and long term rent answer different planning questions.
- Comfortable Living
- $1,898
- Cost of Living for Couple
- $2,085
- Estimated 1BR Rent
- $526
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Everyday expenses
Dining, transportation, taxes, and car needs can change how the monthly budget feels.
- Prepared Meal Price
- €3.98 per prepared meal
- Property Taxes
- 58.70%
- Overall Feel
- Excellent
- National Consumer Price Inflation
- 0.9% (2025)
Sources
The budget value gives a starting point for everyday spending. Housing, healthcare, safety, and climate can change what feels comfortable for a household.
Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.
- French Ministry of Housing / DGALN / ANIL; European Central Bank; SISPEA / Office français de la biodiversité; French SDES; Eurostat
Used for Comfortable Living, Cost of Living for Couple, Minimum Needed, Overall Feel
- French rent-map 1-2 room apartment rent by commune
Used for Estimated 1BR Rent
Checked 2026-07-02
- SISPEA / Office français de la biodiversité; French SDES; Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Utilities
- Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Groceries, Transportation
- Picard Surgelés
Used for Prepared Meal Price
Checked 2026-07-22
- French Ministry of Economy and Finance / DGFiP
Used for Property Taxes
Checked 2026-05-21T15:52:39.774000+00:00
- World Bank, World Development Indicators
Used for National Consumer-Price Inflation
Checked 2026-07-18
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