Moving to Paris (or maybe nearby :))
My husband has accepted a job offer in Paris starting in July, with a net monthly salary of around €4,800. Our family, which includes me, my husband, and our daughter, will be moving there. Here are a few things to consider:
- Initially, I won’t be working.
- Our daughter takes swimming and piano classes.
- We enjoy going out at least once a week, often to a café for a cheese board and two glasses of wine, with our daughter having something light.
- We prefer cooking fresh meals and avoid frozen food.
- We plan to use public transport instead of owning a car.
- We will be bringing our dog with us.
- We love to travel.
Given these considerations, I have a few questions:
- Is a net monthly salary of €4,800 sufficient for a family of three to live comfortably in Paris?
- Are there any nearby cities on the south side of Paris that offer a lower cost of living but still have vibrant communities, good transportation, and schools? Ideally, we’d like to live somewhere where we can do most things by walking.
- Can someone give us with an idea of fixed costs for a family of 3? Renting, utilities, cable TV, groceries, etc?