Is Belleville (20th) Expensive?

Paris, France

-18% vs Paris avg

Living in Belleville (20th), Paris

Belleville (20th) is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Paris, with a cost of living index of 38.5 — that is -18% compared to the Paris average. Ranked #25 of 26, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €973/month, compared to a range of €831 in Saint-Denis to €1,662 in Champs-Élysées (8th).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Belleville (20th), housing takes up roughly 37% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €38,935 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Belleville (20th)

Salaries in Belleville (20th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 38.5:

After tax and deductions of 27.9% in France, take-home pay for someone earning €38,935 would be roughly €28,072/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

38.5
COLI Index
0.82x
vs City Avg
€973
Est. 1BR Rent
#25
of 26 Areas
27.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Belleville (20th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €24,483 salary in Belleville (20th), Paris (local employee).

Income Tax
6%
Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)
22.0%
Total Deductions: 27.9%
Est. Take-Home: €17,646/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Belleville (20th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $28,875
London GBP £24,849
Dubai AED AED 144,484

Other Neighborhoods in Paris

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Champs-Élysées (8th) 65.7 1.40x +40%
Tour Eiffel (7th) 64.7 1.38x +38%
Saint-Germain (6th) 63.3 1.35x +35%
Le Marais (3rd/4th) 61.0 1.30x +30%
Passy (16th) 61.0 1.30x +30%

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Compare Belleville (20th)

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Belleville (20th):

Bela Vista, São Paulo Aclimação, São Paulo Zasshonokuma, Fukuoka Donaustadt (22nd), Vienna Lichtenberg, Berlin Poble Sec, Barcelona

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belleville (20th) expensive in Paris?

Belleville (20th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Paris. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #25 out of 26 neighborhoods.

How does Belleville (20th) compare to the Paris average?

The cost of living in Belleville (20th) is below the Paris average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include INSEE (Institut national de la statistique) · Ministère de l'Économie · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.