France

On the pricey side for Europe.

France is pricier than 28 of 41 European countries — roughly 29% above the European median of $1,715/mo.

The city you choose shifts your budget — Paris ($2,953) runs 1.5× Clermont-Ferrand ($1,977).

Nothing here stands out as a concern.

France is less safe than 26 of 41 European countries — a notch below the European median (3.1/5).

Every hazard measured across France sits in a normal range.

Mobility in France depends on the city — Paris leads, Toulon trails.

France is easier to get around than 32 of 41 European countries — a notch above the European median (2.9/5).

Paris reaches 4.6 while Toulon sits at 2.1 — choose by city, not by country.

Culture in France concentrates in its big cities — Paris leads, Grenoble is lighter.

France is richer in culture than 38 of 41 European countries — comfortably above the European median (3.6/5).

Paris reaches 4.8 while Grenoble sits at 3.0 — check the specific city, not the country.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport is France's busiest gateway.

France is busier than 77 of 87 countries worldwide. It sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

15 major airports handle about 180M passengers a year. Tap any to see its nearest cities and how far they are.