Interactive Tools for Life in France
Practical, data-driven tools to estimate living costs, plan your budget, and make confident decisions about life in France.
Housing Budget Planner
Estimate security deposits, agency fees, and renting affordability in France.
Try NowWork & Income
Make sense of French salaries, taxes, and complex payslips.
Salary Calculator
Estimate your monthly net salary and deductions from gross salary in France.
Salary Calculator
You'll learn- Estimated net monthly salary
- Cadre vs. Non-Cadre deductions
- Social charges & contributions breakdown
- Net social (pre-tax) benchmark
Tax Estimator
Estimate your French income tax, progressive tax brackets, and withholding rates.
Tax Estimator
You'll learn- Estimated annual income tax
- Progressive bracket allocations
- Withholding tax rate (PAS)
- Fiscal parts (parts fiscales) benefits
French Payslip Decoder
Translate and demystify the complex contributions and deductions on your French bulletin de paie.
French Payslip Decoder
You'll learn- Translate key French payroll acronyms & terms
- Understand social charges (pension, healthcare)
- Calculate Net à Payer vs. Net Fiscal differences
- Verify withholding tax (Prélèvement à la source)
Housing & Living
Budget planning for everyday life in France.
Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate your custom monthly living budget across major French cities.
Cost of Living Calculator
You'll learn- Detailed city-by-city price benchmarks
- Groceries, dining, and utility estimates
- Public transport pass and ticket rates
- Custom budget based on lifestyle index
Housing Budget Planner
Estimate upfront move-in costs, deposits, agency fees, and renting affordability.
Housing Planner
You'll learn- Legal caps on French agency fees
- Furnished vs. Unfurnished deposit rules
- First-month cash flow requirements
- French guarantor criteria (Visale/Garantme)
Public Transport Advisor
Find the best transport passes, navigate regional networks, and estimate transit costs.
Public Transport Advisor
You'll learn- Compare city networks (Navigo, TCL, RTM) & rail passes
- Daily commuting vs. monthly pass savings
- TER regional train vs. high-speed TGV rates
- Mandatory 50% employer transit reimbursement law
CAF Housing Assistance Estimator
Estimate potential monthly housing allowance subsidies (APL/ALS) from the French Caisse d'Allocations Familiales.
Immigration
Find the right visa and understand residency requirements.
Visa & Resident Permit Checker
Find your visa pathway and verify application requirements for France.
Visa & Resident Permit Checker
You'll learn- Recommended visa types based on intent
- Financial threshold & document checklists
- Work authorization constraints
- Processing times and administration costs
Coming Soon
Explore upcoming tools in active development. More tools are added regularly.
Auto-Entrepreneur Calculator
Calculate social contributions, tax allowances, and net business income for micro-entreprises.
Notice Period Calculator
Determine statutory resignation or redundancy notice periods based on seniority and collective agreements.