Paris, France
In Paris, $10 covers a falafel wrap on rue des Rosiers, a jambon-beurre baguette sandwich with money to spare, or an espresso and croissant standing at the bar — twice over, with change back.
Index score 126 (rank 19 of 20) — the full basket totals $39.64, so $10 covers about 25.2% of it.
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The basket
| Item | Paris | NYC | vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread (500g) | $2.38 | $4.61 | -48% |
| Milk (1L) | $1.59 | $1.44 | +10% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.63 | $5.90 | -22% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.32 | $2.10 | +10% |
| Bottled water (1.5L) | $0.87 | $2.50 | -65% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, store) | $2.71 | $3.21 | -16% |
| Cappuccino (cafe) | $5.00 | $6.09 | -18% |
| White rice (1kg) | $2.81 | $6.64 | -58% |
| Chicken breast (1kg) | $14.47 | $14.41 | +0% |
| Public transit, one-way ticket | $2.86 | $3.00 | -5% |
| Total | $39.64 | $49.90 |
What $10 actually buys here
- A jambon-beurre baguette sandwich~$5.15
The classic Parisian grab-and-go lunch.
- A falafel wrap on rue des Rosiers~$9.15
A Marais street-food icon.
- Espresso and a croissant standing at the bar~$4.35
"Au comptoir" is cheaper than a table.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic grocery basket cost in Paris?
$39.64 for a basic grocery basket in Paris — about $10 less than New York City's $49.90, one of the smaller gaps in this Index.
What can $10 buy in Paris?
A falafel wrap on rue des Rosiers, a Marais street-food icon, at $9.15, or a jambon-beurre baguette sandwich for $5.15 with plenty of change left over.
Is Paris cheaper than New York for everyday expenses?
Yes — Paris's index score of 126 means a dollar goes roughly 1.3 times as far as in New York, though it's one of the smallest gaps in the Index.
How much is a cappuccino in Paris?
$5.00 flat — close to New York City's $6.09.
What's the most expensive basket item in Paris?
Chicken breast at $14.47 per kilo — even pricier than New York City's $14.41, the one basket item where Paris edges out the baseline city.
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Prices are researched estimates (July 2026), not live data — treat them as illustrative, not exact. See the methodology page for details.