Money
Minimum wage and average wage The median annual salary in France is around € 37.713 ($ 43.755) which is just above the OECD average. However, residents are subjected to progressive tax rates. Minimum salary The minimum wage in France (known as the SMIC) is expected to go up by 2.2% from October 1. As of […]
Language
Languages of France The first and official language of France is French which is spoken by 88% of the population. Minority languages can also be found in specific regions. For example, eastern provinces speak German while Flemish is spoken in the northeast and Italian is spoken in the southeast. About 300 million people currently speak […]
House & Rentals
House rentals Finding a suitable place in France can be exhausting and time-consuming, especially in Paris. The typical research can take between 2 – 3 weeks, but in Paris, it can be even more. Usually, the best time to start looking for a house in France is May to July while September and October are […]
Culture
Culture of France Living a good life in France is certainly a dream for many expats. The country offers a great variety of landscapes: French Alps, miles of coastline from north to the sun-kissed French Riviera, and countryside. In this section, useful tips and tricks will be provided in order to help you to quickly […]