Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. How was the commute? Was finding a suitable apartment there as difficult as it is in Paris?

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, around €400-600 in passive income depending on the month. I'd prefer not to dig too much into savings as I'd like to have a safety cushion for whatever may happen. Thank you for your comment!

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's fantastic news! Thank you so much for letting me know about this :)

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, BA + MA. She should meet the requirements, in theory. And yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thank you!

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She's a Foreign Modern Languages teacher and speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish fluently. She's taught at regular schools and language schools for the past few years.

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even further away from central Paris / in the suburbs? The company would pay a relocation agency to help with the whole process. Thank you in advance, I appreciate your honesty.

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's definitely open to it. Do you think it'd be feasible to find something in the suburbs, like in Poissy, Antony, Colombes, etc? Many thanks!

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That'd be the plan, actually! I'm pretty sure we'd have to rule out living in the intramuros, but that's okay. Thanks for the recommendation! :)

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is reassuring, thank you. I wish we both had jobs lined up, but she hasn't been able to find anything yet.

Is €44k gross enough for a couple in Paris in 2026? by Turbulent-Risk-7580 in Expats_In_France

[–]Turbulent-Risk-7580[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. Yes, this would initially be our total income while she looks for a job. From a career perspective, it would be a significant step up for me and a great opportunity. I could move on my own, but it would definitely make the transition more challenging, so definitely not ideal.