How Much Does France Cost
10-day budget for Paris and regions
💰 Budget Traveler
| Item | Per Day | 10 Days |
|---|
| Hostel | €30-45 | €300-450 |
| Food | €25-35 | €250-350 |
| Transport | €10-15 | €100-150 |
| Attractions | €15-20 | €150-200 |
| TOTAL | €80-115 | €800-1,150 |
USD (€1=$1.10): $880-1,265 | Per day: $88-127
💎 Mid-Range
| Item | Per Day | 10 Days |
|---|
| 3-star Hotel | €100-150 | €1,000-1,500 |
| Food | €50-80 | €500-800 |
| Transport | €20-30 | €200-300 |
| Attractions | €25-40 | €250-400 |
| TOTAL | €195-300 | €1,950-3,000 |
USD: $2,145-3,300 | Per day: $215-330
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- Baguette sandwich: €4-7 (cheap delicious lunch!)
- Lunch menus (formules): €15-25 (better value than dinner)
- Supermarket wine: €3-8 bottle (excellent quality)
- Paris Museum Pass: €62/2 days (skip ticket lines + save money)
- Picnics in parks: Buy cheese, bread, wine at markets
- Free museums first Sunday of month (many major museums)
📍 Regional Costs
- Paris: Most expensive - €100-150/day budget
- Loire Valley: Moderate - €70-100/day (need car rental €40-60)
- Provence: Moderate-high - €80-120/day
- French Riviera: Very expensive - €120-200/day (Nice, Cannes, Monaco)
- Lyon: Moderate - €75-110/day (best food value!)