France
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Living in France

Paris · EUROPE · French

Cost of living

$1080

excl. rent

Rent 1BR

$1150

city center

Safety

8/10

GPI 2024

Internet

100 Mbps

avg speed

From Paris cafés to Provençal lavender fields — France offers an unmatched lifestyle with exceptional healthcare, cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage.

Pros

  • World-renowned culture and cuisine
  • Excellent healthcare (top-ranked)
  • Beautiful countryside (Provence, Bordeaux)
  • Strong social protections
  • Paris — global hub for arts and business

Cons

  • High taxes
  • French bureaucracy
  • Language barrier (French pride)
  • Paris very expensive
  • Labour market rigid

Details

Climatetemperate
EnglishMedium
CurrencyEUR (Euro)
Tax rate30%
Beach
Mountains

Visa Options

EU Freedom of MovementTalent PassportLong-Stay VisaDigital Nomad Visa

Visa-free days by passport:

US: 90dGB: 90dUA: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d

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