Living in France

Planning a move to France? Compare 8 cities, Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, for cost of living, visa paths, safety, and lifestyle fit. Free city guides on Jonzy.

8 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Pick a destination below for costs, visa notes, and community threads, then score them for your income in the app.

Cost of living across France

Catalog cities in France — all-in monthly cost, rent, safety and internet scores
CityAll-inRentSafetyInternet
Paris$2,520/mo$1,600/mo76/10084/100
Aix-en-Provence$1,930/mo$1,100/mo84/10080/100
Bordeaux$1,770/mo$950/mo72/10082/100
Lyon$1,825/mo$1,000/mo72/10082/100
Marseille$1,720/mo$850/mo70/10080/100
Nice$1,950/mo$1,100/mo72/10082/100
Strasbourg$1,830/mo$1,000/mo84/10088/100
Toulouse$1,660/mo$850/mo80/10084/100

Frequently asked questions

Is France a good place to relocate?

France has 8 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Paris scores 84/100 for internet and 76/100 for safety. Jonzy ranks every city against your income, passport, and lifestyle, compare France with 348 other destinations.

How much does it cost to live in France?

Monthly costs for one person range from about $1,660 in Toulouse to $2,520 in Paris, depending on city and neighbourhood. Sign in to Jonzy for personalised take-home math.

What visa do I need to move to France?

Visa rules for France depend on your passport and whether you are visiting or relocating. Jonzy catalogs long-stay and digital-nomad routes across 8 cities in France and matches them against 525+ programs in-app. Tourist entry is not assumed visa-free, verify border rules on official sources. Informational only, not legal advice.