cost of living variations between neighborhoods

Oh, so cool.

And don't worry about the spring weather. It's here!

But then, I wouldn't dare say that cold temps are definitely over. Oh no, April is famous for all kinds of weather.

Yes, actually I will be living in the apartment near the rue de la Butte aux Cailles. I have barely over two weeks left to pack up my life here in the States and move. I'm hoping that by the time I arrive, spring weather will be there to stay. I'm tired of cold!

Stacy,
Just curious, did you decide on a place to stay in the meantime?

Stacy, al Sam said, the price differential can be around 20%, however there also is an other consideration: foodstores and local markets (smaller Supermarkets) often carry more upscae mechandise. (better cuts of meet, a Larger percentage of the better wines, the better quality of soaps, etc., and this somehow allways translates into additional €€€-s!


BP Chuck

I agree with Sam. The area around Madeleine is more upscale so i would suspect the boutiques to be more upscale as well. The grocery stores tend to be priced the same.

I think Butte aux Cailles is more "neighborhoody" and has more charm. The streets are small and it has a village feel about it.

Madeleine is very upscale for sure but it has lots of wide blvds around it which to me add to the traffic noise and pollution.

I would estimate the difference could well be 20% on food bought at the smaller shops (fish, meat). I don't know if there is much difference at the supermarkets.

How much do prices of groceries, fresh items from the biweekly markets, and cafés generally vary from one neighborhood to another?

I will either be living in the 8th near La Madeleine or in the 13th in the Butte aux Cailles (rue de la Butte aux Cailles, near the Place d'Italie). Aside from the rent, of course, would there be a significant difference in the cost of daily living (food) and services between them?

I'm debating between the two areas and am trying to look at all the variables. Thanks.