ViVienne Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 As the forum has been a bit quite..........There are a lot of posters on here who ask how much do I need to live on. As we all know it is relative, now I'm not asking how much income anybody has but I am interested in what peoples perception is ofa) a low incomeb) a modest incomeandc) a comfortable income.shall I go first?a) 10 - 18 thousand euros (I couldn't live on this!)b)18-28 thousandc) anything more!so it would be interesting to see peoples perception from those living in anything from a barrel to a chateau!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Until I got my OAP last autumn I had never had over 10,000€ a year in all the time I have been in France (one person) I now consider myself comfortable on around 14-15000€, but I do own a property and have no debts.A low income to me is under about 7000€, but at that point various allocations often cut in, such as aide pour le logement etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTrash Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 a) a euro less than I need to pay my billsb) exactly what than I need to pay my billsc) a euro more than I need to pay my billsCharles Dickens understood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 I forgot to mention there are 2 of us.That's the answer from a barrel sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 From another barrel dweller, your question is impossible to ansŵer, but two people should manage on fifteen thousand plus euros per yer if you are careful and know how to shop ere dont have a rent or a mortgage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We wanted to make trips back to the UK, and as time went by they became more frequent when there was family illness and subsequent funerals. Our local taxes were expensive, our heating (and lighting) bills were dear and then there was insurance for house and car. The mutualist to pay for which can be pricey or fully comprehensive insurance as is required these days under certain circumstances. Bascially our bills were not cheap in France, so living on 1250€ a month would have been possible, but doesn't leave much leverage for enjoyment, travel and house repairs or car repairs. So yes, possible, but for a couple I wouldn't want to live on less to be honest. I could live on a shoestring budget if I had to, I just never want to. edit, I said 1250€ as that is around the SMIC net that many pick up to live on and pay their rents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsnips Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote user="ViVienne"]As the forum has been a bit quite..........There are a lot of posters on here who ask how much do I need to live on. As we all know it is relative, now I'm not asking how much income anybody has but I am interested in what peoples perception is ofa) a low incomeb) a modest incomeandc) a comfortable income.shall I go first?a) 10 - 18 thousand euros (I couldn't live on this!)b)18-28 thousandc) anything more!so it would be interesting to see peoples perception from those living in anything from a barrel to a chateau!! [/quote]Hi, I tend to agree with your figures ,provided they are after housing costs ie. the house is owned outright without rent or mortgage costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 As ever, it depends on your lifestyle choice and requirements.Since we stopped having to pay a mortgage we have as it were "never had it so good".I am unable to give figures - but I do know you can live on a lot less than you think you can - and to many your low estimate would be regarded as an extremely good income.I would regard anything above 28th as more than comfortable ...More than that, I am not prepared to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 For two people with no housing costs I'd saya) under €10.000b) €10.000 to €18.000c) over €18.000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote user="Pommier"]For two people with no housing costs I'd saya) under €10.000b) €10.000 to €18.000c) over €18.000[/quote]Plus all the apples you could eat?[:D]Yes, I'd go along with that, Pommier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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