France
Everything you need to calculate life in France: net salary, income tax, VAT, living costs, fuel and electricity prices, and public holidays — all pre-configured with local 2025 data.
Key figures
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Population
- 68,400,000
- Standard VAT
- 20%
- Top income tax rate
- 45%
- Petrol price
- €1.78/L
- Electricity
- €0.25/kWh
- Avg. monthly living cost
- €1,715
Calculators for France
Salary Calculator
Convert gross to net salary with tax and social contributions for any European country.
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Income Tax Calculator
Calculate income tax with progressive brackets by country and tax year.
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Mortgage Calculator
Monthly payment, total interest and amortization summary for your home loan.
Pension Calculator
Project your retirement savings from monthly contributions and returns.
Working Days Calculator
Count working days between two dates, excluding weekends and public holidays.
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Public Holidays Calculator
Public holidays by country and year, with business days remaining.
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Schengen 90/180 Calculator
Track your Schengen days under the 90/180 rule with full travel history.
Electricity Cost Calculator
Monthly and yearly electricity cost from usage and price per kWh.
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Rent Affordability Calculator
Check what share of your income goes to rent and what you can afford.
Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate monthly living costs by category for any European country.
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Income tax brackets (2025)
| Taxable income (EUR) | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €11,497 | 0% |
| €11,497 – €29,315 | 11% |
| €29,315 – €83,823 | 30% |
| €83,823 – €180,294 | 41% |
| €180,294 – and above | 45% |
Employee social contributions: 22%. Single household part; CSG/CRDS included in social contributions.
Average monthly living costs
Housing (1-bed rent)
€850
Food & groceries
€400
Transport
€65
Utilities
€170
Entertainment
€180
Healthcare
€50
National averages for a single person, ≈ €1,715 per month in total. Personalize this budget →
Public holidays in France (2026)
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| Victory in Europe Day | 8 May 2026 | Friday |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 | Thursday |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 | Monday |
| Bastille Day | 14 July 2026 | Tuesday |
| Assumption Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| All Saints' Day | 1 November 2026 | Sunday |
| Armistice Day | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday |