Is Saint-Denis Expensive?

Paris, France

-30% vs Paris avg

Living in Saint-Denis, Paris

Saint-Denis is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Paris, with a cost of living index of 32.8 — that is -30% compared to the Paris average. Ranked #26 of 26, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €831/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 Saint-Denis, housing takes up roughly 31% 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 €33,237 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Saint-Denis

Salaries in Saint-Denis reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 32.8:

After tax and deductions of 27.0% in France, take-home pay for someone earning €33,237 would be roughly €24,263/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

32.8
COLI Index
0.70x
vs City Avg
€831
Est. 1BR Rent
#26
of 26 Areas
27.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Saint-Denis

Estimated annual deductions on a €20,858 salary in Saint-Denis, Paris (local employee).

Income Tax
5%
Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)
22.0%
Total Deductions: 27.0%
Est. Take-Home: €15,217/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $24,600
London GBP £21,170
Dubai AED AED 123,093

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 Saint-Denis

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Saint-Denis:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint-Denis expensive in Paris?

Saint-Denis is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Paris. It costs about -30% less than the city average, ranking #26 out of 26 neighborhoods.

How does Saint-Denis compare to the Paris average?

The cost of living in Saint-Denis is well below the Paris average. With a multiplier of 0.70x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -30% 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.