Cost of living in France in 2026

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator21 January 2026 04:36:08

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Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in France, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to France or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in France?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in France?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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alawrence Member

Member since 26 May 2011

alawrenceMember29 January 2026 13:10:18

Lyon, France

Family of 2 adults, one child

House prices - our house in Bron (69500) is worth approx. 450k€ today, for 90m2 with garden and garage.

Public transport - 10 public transport tickets (1 hour) are 20€, a monthly subscription is 74,10€ for an adult.

Groceries - I spend approx. 500€ / month for our family of 3

What is the price of a medical consultation in France? 30€ for a general practitioner. Other prices can be found here - [link moderated]

What are the tuition fees for children? Zero. My child is in a public school, there are no fees.

Internet, and phone plans? We pay 35€ for Internet, and 25€ for an unlimited phone plan (with the company Free)

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities? It varies but probably between 100-200€. An average night out at a restaurant for a couple will cost us around 60€, more if you are drinking wine.