Cost of living

When you’re on holiday, most of your budget goes on accommodation. To see what advantages Paris has to offer in this domain, read our special report “Affordable Paris”, and check the “Hotels & accommodation” section for hotel prices per category.

The metro is one of the least expensive in the world. A book of 10 tickets will cost you approximately €10.

Here are some average prices for everyday consumer products:

1 full-price museum admission: €7 to €9.

1 sandwich: around €5.

1 pizza: between €8 and €10

1 small coffee: €1 at the bar, €2 sitting down

1 full meal (starter, main dish, dessert, not including drinks): between €15 and €20 depending on the area.

1 baguette of bread: €0.80

1 beer in a café: €2 to €4

1 seat at the cinema: €9

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