How much does a tourist spend per day in Paris? 2023

Susan Hooks

Updated: 26 August 2025 ·

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How much does a tourist spend per day in Paris?

How much does a tourist spend per day in Paris?

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how many euros per day in paris

How much does a tourist spend per day in Paris? How many euros to take to Paris? Many readers ask us how much they will spend per day on basic transportation, food, and museums. In this article, we mention an average of euros per day per person that you should take to Paris and the average price of some products and services in the French capital.

In fact, this question does not have a precise answer because it depends on the lifestyle and what each person prioritizes on a trip.

We know tourists who can enjoy the city with €50 per day and others who need much, much more.

Especially in Paris, where fine dining is so tied to the experience of living in the city and where there are hardly any free museums, daily expenses can be quite high.

A good minimum would be €70 per day per person and a good average of €90 to €100.

IMPORTANT, the average values per person mentioned above do not include accommodation as this item can vary significantly. Here on the blog, we have four articles that will help you decide where to stay in Paris:

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  • Hotels in Paris that are good and central (therefore a bit more expensive)
  • Ibis Hotels in Paris (being in less central areas, they tend to have more affordable rates)
  • Cheap hotels in Paris
  • Hostels and budget accommodations in Paris

Average Prices in Paris

It is important to note that, as in any city in the world, prices in Paris vary according to the region or arrondissement/neighborhood: the more upscale areas, the more popular ones, the touristy spots, and the more residential ones.

FOOD:

After accommodation (which was not considered in the average daily values), food is the item that has the most impact on the trip.

The sandwiches sold in bakeries or in quick lunch spots like Cojean and Prêt a Manger are tasty and satisfying, plus you won't lose much sightseeing time stopping for lunch.

If you come in the spring and summer, buy delicacies from the markets, from small neighborhood vendors, or from supermarkets, and spread your blanket along the banks of the Seine or in the parks of Paris.

In restaurants, lunch is always cheaper than dinner, especially the menu of the day (formule midi or formule déjeuner).

  • Breakfast: €9
  • Coffee standing at the counter: €1.50
  • Coffee seated on the terrace: €3.00
  • Glass of wine: €5
  • Beer: 250ml (called demi), €4; 500ml (called pinte), €7
  • Cocktail: €12
  • Regular baguette: €1.20 - (where to buy the best baguettes in Paris: Where and how to buy great baguettes in Paris)
  • Traditional baguette (more rustic and flavorful than the regular one): €1.30
  • Baguette sandwich at boulangeries: €5 - (the best and simplest sandwiches in Paris: Paris, simple, cheap, and sublime lunch)
  • McDonald's Meal: €7.00
  • Croissant: €1.20 - (where to find the best croissants in Paris: The best croissants in Paris)
  • Macaron: 'brand' (Ladurée, Pierre Hermé, etc.), €3; at boulangeries, €2
  • Quick lunch (a quiche with a small salad): €9
  • Lunch formule: ('starter and main course' or 'main course and dessert'): €15 - (tip for a super cheap lunch: Meal for €6 in Paris, including starter, main dish, and dessert)
  • Dinner ('starter, main course, and dessert'): €35 - (tip for cheap traditional French restaurants Cheap restaurants in Paris: the bouillons )

MUSEUM AND MONUMENT TICKETS:

Buying tickets for museums and monuments in advance is a good option to ensure the price.

If you want to visit as many museums and monuments as possible, invest in the Museum Pass, click here and read our article about this pass.

On the first Sunday of each month, most museums are free (exception for the Louvre), the downside is the long lines, click here and read our article.

There are several free museums in Paris, click here to find out more.

Use the regular buses for a city tour in Paris.

TRANSPORTATION:

The best and most enjoyable way to get to know Paris is by walking, but if you are staying far from the tourist center or do not like to walk, opt for buying transport passes instead of single tickets. Click here and read our article about the Paris Metro and its various types of tickets and passes.

  • Metro/bus ticket: €2.10
  • Roissybus from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris: €12
  • Orlybus from Orly Airport to Paris: €13.70
  • Taxi ride within Paris: €15
  • Paris Metro, click here to read the article
  • How to get from the airports to Paris, click here to read the article

Also read:

  • How much does a tourist spend per day in London?
  • How much does a tourist spend per day in Berlin?
  • How much does a tourist spend per day in Rome?
  • Series 'Paris Without Spending Much'

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