I may be relocating to Paris for a research position. For those in the forum that have lived there or in France, I would appreciate some information on cost of living e.g. how much would one expect to spend on rent in the city vs the suburbs--the workplace is in the suburbs, but I may potentially live in the city. I know taxes are higher in Europe compared to the U.S. for instance so also curious as to what percentage of one's income one would expect to pay there.I know salaries are not discussed in this forum but I hope this question is okay. Finally are there sites with information on payscales in France or Europe for postdocs and/or other research staff? This is a contract position in a government lab.
Any other tips you can offer on living in France would be helpful. Thank you.