Budget & Costs
Budget & Costs
A range for every budget, per night and per meal.
Accommodation: Budget (hostels/guesthouses) €30–€70/night, Mid-Range (3-star hotels) €100–€200/night, Luxury (4-5 star) €250+/night. Food: Budget (bakeries/street food) €5–€15/meal, Mid-Range (bistros/cafés) €20–€40/meal, Fine Dining €60+/meal.
Average daily budget: €70–€120 (budget), €150–€250 (mid-range), €300+ (luxury)
The Métro and the city's biggest sights, in real numbers.
Métro: single ticket €2.15, Carnet (10 tickets) €17.35, Paris Visite Pass €13.20–€47.25 depending on zones and duration. Attractions: Louvre Museum €17–€20, Eiffel Tower (summit access) €29.40, Musée d'Orsay €16, Palace of Versailles (palace & gardens) €21.
Small choices that add up over a trip.
Buy fresh produce, cheese, and bread from local markets and picnic in a park. Many museums offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month, and landmarks like the Notre Dame exterior and Sacré-Cœur are free to visit anytime. Walk more to save on transport and discover hidden gems along the way. If your apartment has a kitchen, cooking some of your own meals cuts food costs significantly, and it's worth asking about student or youth discounts at museums if they apply to you.
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