France

Cost of living in France: detailed budget 2026

Monthly budget for solo, couples and families. Housing, food, transport and more.

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Household

Adults
1
Children
0

Housing type

Main transport mode

Dining out frequency

Entertainment & leisure

Extra options

Your monthly estimate

2,709

1 adult · / month

Housing1,800 66%
Food451 17%
Coffee & drinks50 2%
Transport75 3%
Internet, mobile, electricity155 6%
Entertainment & leisure98 4%
Health insurance80 3%
HousingFoodCoffee & drinksTransportInternet, mobile, electricityEntertainment & leisureHealth insurance

Reference price breakdown

All common prices to plan your budget properly.

Accommodation
  • Hostel (dorm bed)30
  • Budget hotel / night80
  • Airbnb private room / night60
  • Airbnb apartment / month1,800
  • Long-term rent / month1,400
Food
  • Street food / meal8
  • Local restaurant / meal15
  • Mid-range restaurant / meal35
  • Groceries / week70
  • Coffee2.50
  • Local beer6
Transport
  • Transport ticket2
  • Monthly pass75
  • Taxi / km2
  • Scooter / day25
  • Car / day40
Utilities
  • Fiber internet / month35
  • Mobile plan / month20
  • Electricity / month100
Entertainment
  • Cinema ticket12
  • Gym / month40
  • Coworking / month300