Is Buttes-Chaumont (19th) Expensive?

Paris, France

-15% vs Paris avg

Living in Buttes-Chaumont (19th), Paris

Buttes-Chaumont (19th) is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Paris, with a cost of living index of 39.9 — that is -15% compared to the Paris average. Ranked #24 of 26, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,009/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 Buttes-Chaumont (19th), housing takes up roughly 38% 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 €40,360 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Buttes-Chaumont (19th)

Salaries in Buttes-Chaumont (19th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 39.9:

After tax and deductions of 28.1% in France, take-home pay for someone earning €40,360 would be roughly €29,019/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

39.9
COLI Index
0.85x
vs City Avg
€1,009
Est. 1BR Rent
#24
of 26 Areas
28.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Buttes-Chaumont (19th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €25,373 salary in Buttes-Chaumont (19th), Paris (local employee).

Income Tax
6%
Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)
22.0%
Total Deductions: 28.1%
Est. Take-Home: €18,242/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Buttes-Chaumont (19th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $29,925
London GBP £25,753
Dubai AED AED 149,738

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%

View all 26 neighborhoods in Paris →

Convert Your Salary

See exactly what you need to earn in Buttes-Chaumont (19th), Paris to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Salary Converter

Compare Buttes-Chaumont (19th)

Buttes-Chaumont (19th) vs Saint-Denis Buttes-Chaumont (19th) vs Belleville (20th)

Paris City Comparisons

London vs Paris Paris vs Berlin

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Buttes-Chaumont (19th):

Wedding, Berlin Köpenick, Berlin Noke, Fukuoka Chihaya, Fukuoka Jette, Brussels Saint-Isidore, Nice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buttes-Chaumont (19th) expensive in Paris?

Buttes-Chaumont (19th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Paris. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #24 out of 26 neighborhoods.

How does Buttes-Chaumont (19th) compare to the Paris average?

The cost of living in Buttes-Chaumont (19th) is below the Paris average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% 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.