Moving to France from New Hampshire
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Considering a move from New Hampshire to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to France, you would find that France is 3.5% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €60,017 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and France. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → €60,017 To maintain the same standard of living in France How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 2.6% more Groceries pay 8.2% less Transportation pay 44.0% more Housing pay 42.4% less Childcare pay 52.3% less Entertainment and Sports pay 3.5% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from New Hampshire to France. people moved from United States to France · OECD (latest data available) The numbers behind daily life in France compared to New Hampshire. share of adults with obesity France performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet New Hampshire performs better than France across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line New Hampshire performs better than France across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth France performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting France France passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average France is about 9% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about €15,004 for 3 months in France (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major France cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and France are what actually decide it long-term. France performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in. The official language in France is French. In New Hampshire, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Concord Paris Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) View all months
Month Concord Paris Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) Visitor Visa Requirements


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