woolybanana Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 That is the income including benefits that the French reckon they need per month to live. And 18% of those asked feel that they are poor.The government numbers reckon that €1026 is enough.And they feel that the gap between rich and poor is growing.If you have the patience to read the article below there are some fascinating numbers concerning poverty, income etc.Richard should have a field day!http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/les-francais-estiment-qu-il-faut-1760-euros-par-mois-pour-vivre-20190906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 If you are renting or on a mortgage, that is not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogs Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 We struggle with just a bit more than that a month!We do have a mortgage so I presume we are classified as rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 That figure is per person, so if both earn that in a couple then it must be easier. I guess it depends on the rent/mortgage situation. But there would be taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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