France
The City of Light, synonymous with romance, haute cuisine, and timeless art from the Louvre to Montmartre. A global benchmark for fashion, culture, and joie de vivre.
#49 of 250
66% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 407
Based on NYC = 100 index
Paris is the 49. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 407 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 224% above the median city and adds $ 292 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 374, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 22. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
50 prices on this page come from live scrapers (18 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Paris, France. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/paris. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,108.57 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 3,726.90 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 6.91 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 6.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 2.02 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 2.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 2.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 5.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 3.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 101.70 / month | 1 | 2026-10-12 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| One-way Ticket | 2.86 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-12 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.49 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Prix Carburants (FR Govt) |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 373.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 22.34 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 25.69 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 12.85 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 13.41 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 33.53 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), European Online Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 44.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 121.43 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, Nike.com (live) |
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