Planning a monthly budget
A local monthly estimate of $1,280 gives you the starting point, with housing taking the largest share.
- Housing
- $547
- 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
- $1,965
- Cost of Living for Couple
- $2,043
- Typical 1BR Rent
- $547
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Everyday expenses
Dining, transportation, taxes, and car needs can change how the monthly budget feels.
- Overall Feel
- Excellent
Sources & methodology
Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.
Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.
- French Ministry of Housing / ANIL; SISPEA; French SDES; Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Comfortable Living, Cost of Living for Couple, Minimum Needed, Typical 1BR Rent
- SISPEA / Office français de la biodiversité; French SDES; Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Utilities
Checked 2026-07-16
- Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Groceries, Transportation
Checked 2026-07-16
- French Ministry of Housing / ANIL; SISPEA; French SDES; Eurostat; European Central Bank
Used for Overall Feel
Not yet available for this place: Dining Out, Need for a Car, Property Taxes.
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