Decent Salary in Paris

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cescfabregas Member

Member since 25 June 2010

cescfabregasMember25 June 2010 22:45:30

I have recently been offered a job in Paris. My starting salary will be 70,000 Euros per annum. I wanted to know if that is a decent salary to live a comfortable life in Paris. I will be living alone, and would look for a 1 bedroom studio apartment. I have heard stories about the tax rates in France being very high. So, is 70,000 Euros per annum a decent salary? Will I be able to save money? I would be very happy to learn from the experience of the other expats on this forum. Thank you

Carsten New member

Member since 16 May 2010

CarstenNew member30 June 2010 13:21:26

Hi,

I'm an American expatriate, living and working in France since 1994 (mostly Paris area). 70k聙 is certainly enough to live on, but it also depends on what kind of expectations you have.

My recommendation would be to make a trip to Paris right away and get a feel for it. I can offer you access to real Parisian homes on [moderated: no free ads in your very first message]. I'd also be glad, once you're here, to have lunch with you and explain how the system works.

Best regards,

Carsten

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder30 June 2010 20:37:20

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That's a good salary, I would go ahead

Carmen123 Guest

Carmen123Guest09 July 2010 00:21:02

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I have a friend studying in France. She said that was a good salary.
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expatfrance Member

Member since 09 March 2010

expatfranceMember21 July 2010 02:01:32

is this a trick question?

gortiz2 Member

Member since 07 October 2009

gortiz2Member21 July 2010 07:48:51

Hi, to be honest 70K is a really good salary, off course depending what you will do.
About taxes, yes you will pay a lot of money :-). Normally you will receive around 5800 euros per month. Take out around 1000 euros for social security + other issues. so you will have 4500K to 4800K per month for you. Then one apaprtment in Paris "normal not luxury studio" can go for 1000 to 1500 euros.
For taxes.. you need to pay per year around 1 salary + "tax d'habitation" this is depending the area you will leave 800 euros to 1000 euros.
If you have a tv, the tax "redevance audivisuel" around 150 euros per year.

Hope this help something...

Pedro Lanca New member

Member since 05 September 2015

Pedro LancaNew member05 September 2015 20:40:44

realy good salary i would say

Pedro Lanca New member

Member since 05 September 2015

Pedro LancaNew member05 September 2015 20:41:07

gortiz2 wrote:
Hi, to be honest 70K is a really good salary, off course depending what you will do.
About taxes, yes you will pay a lot of money :-). Normally you will receive around 5800 euros per month. Take out around 1000 euros for social security + other issues. so you will have 4500K to 4800K per month for you. Then one apaprtment in Paris "normal not luxury studio" can go for 1000 to 1500 euros.
For taxes.. you need to pay per year around 1 salary + "tax d'habitation" this is depending the area you will leave 800 euros to 1000 euros.
If you have a tv, the tax "redevance audivisuel" around 150 euros per year.

Hope this help something...

Pedro Lanca New member

Member since 05 September 2015

Pedro LancaNew member05 September 2015 20:41:38

i believe thts聽 a good salary

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