Travel budget in the parisian region

Parisian region: calculate your travel budget

Parisian region: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the parisian region for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1871* (1806 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3806* (3654 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 172 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5665* (5432 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in the parisian region in 2024

Cost of living: Parisian region VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the parisian region in 2024 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the parisian region by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the parisian region compared to the national average.

Cities /Parisian region View Details
Paris 26% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Paris



Local prices in the parisian region by expense type

Parisian region: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the parisian region costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 8.3 to $ 27)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 24 to $ 63)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.3 to $ 16)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 7.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 7.3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1 to $ 5.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 4.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Parisian region: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the parisian region is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 44 to $ 538)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 47 to $ 803)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 57 to $ 425)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 204/night
($ 74 to $ 515)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 683/night
($ 60 to $ 2567)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 173/month
($ 77 to $ 671)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 231/month
($ 44 to $ 1298)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 339/month
($ 68 to $ 1486)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 183/month
($ 64 to $ 592)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 389/month
($ 77 to $ 1045)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Parisian region: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the parisian region costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 21)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Parisian region: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the parisian region is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.1/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 3.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

92% 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)
$ 4
($ 2.4 to $ 16)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 5.2 to $ 115)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Parisian region: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the parisian region costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 18)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 16 to $ 21)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Parisian region: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the parisian region is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 6.8 to $ 15)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 99
($ 58 to $ 126)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 27 to $ 84)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Paris
New York City → Paris
New York City → Paris
$ 568
(fair price: $ 481)
Montreal → Paris
Montreal → Paris
Montreal → Paris
$ 653
(fair price: $ 590)
Sydney → Paris
Sydney → Paris
Sydney → Paris
$ 1144
(fair price: $ 952)
Toronto → Paris
Toronto → Paris
Toronto → Paris
$ 677
(fair price: $ 567)
Los Angeles → Paris
Los Angeles  → Paris
Los Angeles  → Paris
$ 936
(fair price: $ 727)
Melbourne → Paris
Melbourne → Paris
Melbourne → Paris
$ 1173
(fair price: $ 977)

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About the information on the cost of living in the parisian region

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

Information about cost of living in the parisian region updated on 01-07-2015.

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