Is Champs-Élysées (8th) Expensive?

Paris, France

+40% vs Paris avg

Living in Champs-Élysées (8th), Paris

Champs-Élysées (8th) is the most expensive area in Paris, with a cost of living index of 65.7 — that is +40% compared to the Paris average. Only the top 1 of 26 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,662/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 Champs-Élysées (8th), housing takes up roughly 55% 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 €66,475 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Champs-Élysées (8th)

Salaries in Champs-Élysées (8th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.7:

After tax and deductions of 35.9% in France, take-home pay for someone earning €66,475 would be roughly €42,610/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

65.7
COLI Index
1.40x
vs City Avg
€1,662
Est. 1BR Rent
#1
of 26 Areas
35.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Champs-Élysées (8th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €41,780 salary in Champs-Élysées (8th), Paris (local employee).

Income Tax
14%
Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)
22.0%
Total Deductions: 35.9%
Est. Take-Home: €26,768/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Champs-Élysées (8th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $49,275
London GBP £42,405
Dubai AED AED 246,562

Other Neighborhoods in Paris

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
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%
Latin Quarter (5th) 58.6 1.25x +25%

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Compare Champs-Élysées (8th)

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Champs-Élysées (8th):

Innere Stadt (1st), Vienna Grunewald, Berlin Sablon, Brussels Centro Storico, Rome Westmount, Montreal Promenade des Anglais, Nice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champs-Élysées (8th) expensive in Paris?

Yes, Champs-Élysées (8th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Paris. It costs about +40% more than the city average, ranking #1 out of 26 neighborhoods.

How does Champs-Élysées (8th) compare to the Paris average?

The cost of living in Champs-Élysées (8th) is significantly above the Paris average. With a multiplier of 1.40x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +40% 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.