Paris travel budget

Paris: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Paris

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Paris for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2086* (1988 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 160 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4470* (4242 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 201 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6747* (6398 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Paris compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Paris in 2024 is 19% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Paris in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Paris by expense type

Restaurant budget in Paris

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paris is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 32 to $ 53)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.4 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 10)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 7.4)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4/can
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Paris

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paris is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 46 to $ 492)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 49 to $ 775)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 77 to $ 379)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 104 to $ 447)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 763/night
($ 248 to $ 2477)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 194/month
($ 68 to $ 662)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 240/month
($ 44 to $ 979)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 368/month
($ 77 to $ 1497)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 221/month
($ 98 to $ 513)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 526/month
($ 159 to $ 1078)

161% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Paris

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paris is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 22)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Paris

On average, the price of transport in Paris is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

113% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 8.4
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

134% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 22/24hrs
($ 1.1 to $ 172)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Paris

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paris is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 13 to $ 24)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Paris

On average, shopping budget in Paris is 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 15)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 103
($ 59 to $ 127)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 31 to $ 85)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43


About this information on the cost of living in Paris

The information about the cost of living in Paris shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Paris was updated on 12-11-2024.

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