Is Boulogne-Billancourt Expensive?

Paris, France

+8% vs Paris avg

Living in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris

Boulogne-Billancourt is a moderately-priced area within Paris, with a cost of living index of 50.7 — that is +8% compared to the Paris average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 26 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,282/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 Boulogne-Billancourt, housing takes up roughly 49% 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 €51,280 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Boulogne-Billancourt

Salaries in Boulogne-Billancourt reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 50.7:

After tax and deductions of 31.2% in France, take-home pay for someone earning €51,280 would be roughly €35,281/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

50.7
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
€1,282
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 26 Areas
31.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Boulogne-Billancourt

Estimated annual deductions on a €32,241 salary in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris (local employee).

Income Tax
9%
Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)
22.0%
Total Deductions: 31.2%
Est. Take-Home: €22,189/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Boulogne-Billancourt would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $38,025
London GBP £32,724
Dubai AED AED 190,269

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Boulogne-Billancourt:

Landstraße (3rd), Vienna Changning, Shanghai Born / El Born, Barcelona Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo Nomentano, Rome Futian (CBD), Shenzhen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boulogne-Billancourt expensive in Paris?

Boulogne-Billancourt is near the city average for Paris. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Boulogne-Billancourt compare to the Paris average?

The cost of living in Boulogne-Billancourt is above the Paris average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% 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.