Paris Cost of Living 2026
France · Big city — pricier than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Paris price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €15$17.4 | €10.5 – €24 | €28.8+ |
| Street food1 item | €6.8$7.91 | €4.08 – €12.24 | €14.69+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €35$40.7 | €24.5 – €56 | €67.2+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | €3.6$4.19 | €2.16 – €6.48 | €7.78+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €4$4.65 | €2.4 – €6.4 | €7.68+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | €4.5$5.23 | €2.7 – €8.1 | €9.72+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €3.8$4.42 | €2.28 – €7.22 | €8.66+ |
| Bottled water | €1.5$1.74 | €1.05 – €3 | €3.6+ |
| Beerone bottle | €7$8.14 | €4.2 – €11.9 | €14.28+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | €18$20.9 | €10.8 – €30.6 | €36.72+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €12$14 | €9.6 – €19.2 | €23.04+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €8.5$9.88 | €5.95 – €15.3 | €18.36+ |
| Transitone ride | €2.15$2.5 | €1.94 – €2.79 | €3.35+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | €34$39.5 | €23.8 – €54.4 | €65.28+ |
| Hotel night3-star | €170$198 | €102 – €272 | €326.4+ |
| Laundry | €3.5$4.07 | €2.45 – €5.6 | €6.72+ |
| SIM card1 week data | €13$15.1 | €9.1 – €22.1 | €26.52+ |
| Haircutcut | €21$24.4 | €12.6 – €37.8 | €45.36+ |
| Massage1 hour | €60$69.8 | €42 – €96 | €115.2+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €52$60.5 | €36.4 – €83.2 | €99.84+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15$17.4 | €12 – €21 | €25.2+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate €0.86 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Paris
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Paris for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $3,952) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $2,151) comes to roughly $6,104 a month. A local long-term lease (studio €1,500) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Paris?
A mid-range room (about $204 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $343 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Paris is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect €9.6 – €19.2. Anything above €23.04 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Paris?
Coffee about €4 ($4.65), a local meal about €15 ($17.4), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about €35.