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Paris, France

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🏛️ Capital City

Data updated Nov 13, 2026

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📊 Scores

64
FIRE
65
Retiree
81
Digital Nomad

Best fit: Digital Nomad (score: 81)

Paris sits at 35 meters above sea level in a temperate climate zone. Its 2.1 million residents live in a city where expats tend to cluster in neighborhoods like Le Marais, Canal Saint-Martin, and Montmartre. The local time zone is Europe/Paris, and the nearest airport is VIY, located 15 kilometers away.

Living costs in Paris are manageable compared to New York City, with a cost of living index of 75 out of 100. A single adult on a budget tier can get by on $1,355 per month including rent, while the mid-range tier runs $2,053 and the comfortable tier $2,636. Excluding rent, a single person spends about $1,166 monthly, and a family of four spends $4,196. A one-bedroom in the city center rents for $1,564 per month; outside the center it drops to $1,193. Three-bedrooms cost $3,381 in the center and $2,220 outside. Utilities run $247 monthly, internet $30, a mobile plan $16, a public transport pass $102, and a gym membership $39. An inexpensive restaurant meal is $18 per person, a mid-range three-course dinner for two is $78, and a cappuccino costs $5. The average monthly net salary locally is $3,528.

Safety is solid, with a safety index of 78 and a crime index of 22 (lower is safer). Healthcare quality is rated excellent, and the air quality index is 45 (lower is better). English is widely spoken, and the expat community is large and active.

For those looking to stay long-term, the France Long-Stay Visitor Visa requires a minimum monthly income of $1,500, while the France Digital Nomad Visa demands $5,000 per month. The city suits budget-conscious travelers, digital nomads, and retirees alike, with an overall expat score of 81, a FIRE score of 66, a retiree score of 69, and a digital nomad score of 83.

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🏚️ Cost of Living

💰 Budgets and Costs

$2,150/mo, one person, rent included
Selected: mid-range lifestyle

Paris at the mid-range tier comes to about $2,150 a month for one adult, with $1,193 of that going to rent. Beyond rent the estimate covers $251 on groceries, $179 on dining out, $134 on entertainment and lifestyle, $291 on utilities and connectivity and $102 on transport.

Rent

$1,193/mo

1BR outside the centre

Groceries

$251/mo

Staples basket scaled to a full month

Dining out

$179/mo

10 inexpensive meals

Entertainment & lifestyle

$134/mo

gym, 2 cinema trips, 12 cappuccinos

Utilities & connectivity

$291/mo

utilities, mobile, internet

Transport

$102/mo

Monthly pass

Budgets (excl. rent)

Single person$957/mo

Excludes rent. The total above is all-in, rent included.

Estimates for one adult, built from this city's average prices and the usage shown for each tier. Your spending will differ with how often you eat out and where you live.

A 1BR in the center runs about $1564.13/mo. If your income is in another currency, bank FX fees add up. A multi-currency account can cut that cost.

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🛡️ Safety & Crime

41.91
Safety Index

(Higher is safer)

58.09
Crime Index

(Lower is safer)

151.59
Quality of Life Index

(Higher is better)

Paris is genuinely safe for expats, with low violent crime and a strong police presence. Petty theft and pickpocketing in tourist zones (Métro, Marais, near Eiffel Tower) are the primary concerns—keep valuables secured and avoid displaying expensive items. Avoid poorly-lit areas late at night and exercise standard urban caution in outer arrondissements like 18th, 19th, and 20th. Scams targeting foreigners exist but are uncommon. Overall, Paris ranks among Europe's safer major cities and poses minimal risk for American expats accustomed to urban living.

Paris has a safety index of 41.91/100. Petty theft and lost belongings are the most common problems for newcomers. Compare travel insurance before you go.

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🏥 Healthcare

Excellent
Health Care Index (higher is better)
76.71
Public Hospitals
Yes
Private Clinics
Yes
English-Speaking Doctors
Available

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🌤️ Climate

Climate Zones
Temperate
Summer Temp
25°C
Winter Temp
3°C
Humidity
75%
Air Quality Index
45
Pollution Index (lower is better)
62.76
Climate Index (higher is better)
88.39
Annual Rainfall
949 mm

Best Months

MayJulAugSep

Climate Notes

Temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters; rainfall is moderate year-round.

Commute & Property

Commute Time Index
41.1
Price to Income Ratio
15.72

Indices last read Nov 13, 2026.

💻 Digital Nomad

Avg Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Internet (monthly)
$29/mo
Coworking Availability
Abundant
Coworking Spaces Nearby
144
Digital Nomad Score
81/100

Community Notes

Paris is a thriving metropolitan jewel with every amenity a nomad could need.

Coworking Spaces

NameNotes
AgoranovLocated at 96bis Boulevard Raspail.
Architecture StudioLocated at 10 rue Lacuée, Paris.
Bohème Café CoworkingLocated at 21 Rue Sedaine. Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:30; Su 10:00-17:00.
Bonjour Bichat
Bpi Le HubIn Paris.
BT Coworking 14emeLocated at 170 Rue Raymond Losserand, Paris.
BURO Club
Business Center OpéraLocated at 3 avenue de l'Opéra, Paris.
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Names, locations and hours can change. Check each space's website before you visit. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors and Foursquare Open Source Places (Apache 2.0).

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🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Large & Active
Top Neighborhoods
Le Marais, Canal Saint-Martin, Montmartre
Banks Nearby
1248
ATMs Nearby
691

Expat Life Notes

Paris is a premier global hub with a massive, diverse expat population, though navigating bureaucracy requires French.

Pros

  • ✓ World-class culture and dining
  • ✓ Excellent public transit
  • ✓ Massive international community

Cons

  • ✗ High cost of living
  • ✗ Bureaucracy is notoriously slow
  • ✗ Petty crime in tourist zones

🏘️ Neighborhoods in Paris

Notable areas of Paris, with descriptions adapted from public reference sources. Rent figures are Numbeo's city-wide averages, not prices for a specific area.

Conditions can change from one block to the next, and these descriptions are general guides, not safety assessments. Before choosing where to stay or live, check current travel advisories, talk to people who live there, and visit in person if you can.

1st arrondissement

The 1st arrondissement, also known as Louvre, is one of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, France. It sits principally on the right bank of the River Seine and includes the west end of the Île de la Cité. The area holds landmarks such as the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the Palais-Royal. The Louvre Museum and Tuileries Gardens occupy a significant part of it, and the Forum des Halles is the largest shopping mall in Paris.

Numbeo city average, center: $1,564 (updated Nov 13, 2026)

Sources: Wikivoyage, Wikipedia

2nd arrondissement

The 2nd arrondissement is one of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, France, also known as Bourse, on the right bank of the River Seine. It is a financial center home to the former Paris Bourse and banking headquarters, plus a textile district called the Sentier, the Salle Favart theater, and the Grand Rex. It holds most of Paris's surviving 19th-century glazed commercial arcades, with shops, cafés, and hotels inside.

Numbeo city average, center: $1,564 (updated Nov 13, 2026)

Sources: Wikivoyage, Wikipedia

3rd arrondissement

The 3rd arrondissement is one of the 20 districts of Paris, sometimes called Temple, and sits on the right bank of the River Seine. It is the smallest in area after the 2nd. The arrondissement holds the quieter northern portion of the medieval Marais district; the livelier southern portion, notably including the gay district of Paris, lies in the 4th arrondissement. Its museums include the Musée Picasso and the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers.

Numbeo city average, center: $1,564 (updated Nov 13, 2026)

Sources: Wikivoyage, Wikipedia

5th arrondissement

The 5th arrondissement, also called Panthéon, is a central district of Paris on the Left Bank of the Seine. It contains the Latin Quarter, shaped by universities, colleges, and prestigious high schools since the University of Paris was created in the 12th century. The National Museum of Natural History and the Jardin des plantes lie in its eastern part. Roman remains include the Arènes de Lutèce amphitheater and the Thermes de Cluny. Its population was 55,252 in 2023.

Numbeo city average, center: $1,564 (updated Nov 13, 2026)

Sources: Wikivoyage, Wikipedia

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Descriptions adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Location data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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