The cost of living in Paris is very high in compare to the other cities of France. As per a survey, Paris rates among the 15 most costly cities of the world. Living in Paris can be comfortable and easy, if a person is familiar with the schools, emergency numbers, health care facilities, tax information, banking facilities, language and shopping areas of Paris. This page covers comprehensive information on the various aspects, which a person needs to know to live in Paris.
Renting a House in Paris
Renting a flat or house in Paris is very costly. Rents are normally charged by the landlords on a monthly basis. Most of the landlords in Paris debit the rent directly from the renter's account. On a yearly basis the rents sometimes increases, which follow the ‘construction index’ that is formulated by a national government body (INSEE). Apart from the rent there are other additional charges like the deposit cost, which are refundable. The Solicitor Fees, Community Tax, estate agent fees are also paid by the occupants. The rent for a house in Paris varies from 500 € to 1900 € and the rent of one bedroom flats ranges between 500 to 1000 €.
Employment in Paris
Paris offers numerous jobs in various sectors like medicine, education, insurance, travel and tourism, marketing, sales and many more. These jobs can be either full time or part time. Some of the agencies that offer jobs are Adecco, Dorothy Danahy, Adia, Scandi Bureau, Effectif, Eurolondon Appointments, MCS International, Femmes & Carrieres, GR interim Temp agency, Hays Personnel Interim and all.
Transportation in Paris
Bus, metro and hired taxis are the most common modes of transportation in Paris. Paris metro ticket rates vary according to the distance of the journey. The ticket costs nearly €2. Travelers can save money by purchasing the ticket booklet of ten, known as carnet (kar-nay), that saves nearly 8 to 12€.
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Banking Facilities in Paris.
Possessing a bank account in one of the reputed banks in the city ensure security and stability of a person residing in Paris. The ‘non-resident type account’ facility is provided in most of the banks in the city. A person can open this special account even before finding a proper and permanent accommodation. For these accounts, the initial deposit amount is very high. A citizen of Paris can easily open a standard current or savings account in any of the banks in Paris.
To open a bank account in Paris a person would require:
- A Photocopy of photo ID (passport)
- Some depository money
- Proof of address in Paris(for residents the utility bill can act as an address proof)
To live in the city, residents of Paris must know the following emergency telephone numbers:
- 24 hour Pharmacy 01 48 74 65 18 / 01 45 62 02 41
- Medical 15
- International Directory Enquiries 3212
- Dentist 01 43 37 51 00
- Police 17
- Taxis Bleus 01 49 36 10 10
- Hertford British Hospital 01 46 39 22 22
- Fire / accident (pompiers) 18
- Electricity 01 43 35 40 86
- Gas Leaks 01 43 35 40 87
- Telephone(engineers) 13
- Doctors(medecins) 01 47 07 77 77
- Lawyers (avocats) 01 43 29 33 00
- Directory Enquiries 12
- SOS Help (English Crisis Line) 01 46 21 46 46
- Collect Calls to the US 00 00 11
- American Hospital 01 47 47 70 15
Along with the cost of accommodation, transportation and all, the high price range of daily commodities has made living is Paris relatively expensive than other major cities of the world.
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