The French today seem to be mixed about the choice to want live in metropolis or in province. For professional reasons and for financial stability, some choose to stay in Paris and enjoy of the lucrative opportunities of territory. But also, others would like to improve their quality of life by deciding to settle in the provinces. Certainly their income may fall, but the latter will benefit of a benefit of comfort as well as a more or less favorable purchasing power. Moreover, the desire to go elsewhere was reinforced by the lockdown. So, for the most skeptical, the Laou company has decided to help the French choose what seems to be the most reasonable for them. The start-up therefore created a comparator of cost of the life between the city of Paris and the province. Some comparators like Homadata or Meilleur Taux will be able to help the French to calculate the cost of rental where the acquisition cost of their housing.
Salaries and real estate prices
In order to be able to better illustrate the criteria of base of cost of the life, the income and the real estate prices are among the essential points to assess. This therefore allows the French to be able to refer to their charges regarding rent or acquisition of possession, as well as wages provided by INSEE data and APEC. Generally, you can notice a difference of 10% between Parisian salary and provincial. Certainly the income are more high has Paris, but you benefit 20 m² more on your accommodation in province. This therefore means an additional monthly contribution of 130 euros, compared to the capital. So, real estate seems much more attractive at the level of regions. A Paris the price of real estate is still a privilege of luxury that few French people could afford.
Transport costs
A Paris the transport is the subject of a real stress at daily because the majority of French devote no more time wasting hours on the metro, bus or RER. The pressure is all the more present in a totally rhythmic life. In the provinces, the transport can also seem quite restrictive particularly in terms of extension of route, especially when you work in the city center, but live on the outskirts. Moreover the main transport most used at campaign are the cars. It will therefore be necessary imagine the expenses to do in terms of fuel.
At the level of transport in common we can see some equivalence of the price. However, traveling on foot, by bike or by train seems to benefit some Ile-de-France residents, due to the economic aspect of shift. It is also a pure means for some of indulge at sport and therefore stay active. To find the right balance in this more or less cumbersome situation, it is essential to juggle between a job possession stable and an quality of life more optimal. Although it still seems difficult, French are much more leaning towards a life more serene in province because they will see increase favorably their purchasing power, despite the drop of the wages.
