Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Paris - statistics & facts
According to the French population, in 2024, a single person was considered poor if they earned less than 1,388 euros net monthly, but this figure reached 1,431 euros if that person lived in the Paris region. This reflected the factual difference in cost of living when comparing the French capital with the rest of the country. Despite this, Paris and its surrounding area continue to provide the best employment prospects, with higher wages than the rest of France and an unmatched cultural offer.
