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Avocado :
We have a safety net. If we fall we know basic human needs will be met by the Government.
2026-10-05 21:18:24
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shanna.ladoucemalinoise :
They are not walking around looking “not scared » because everything is free. That is wrong. Money gets taken out of payslip directly for healthcare. A few hundred euros per month, a percentage of salary. Then tax is paid on top. Then there’s the private top up which will be over 100€ per month. The companies also pay a lot of “charges” to bolster the system.
2026-10-05 18:25:57
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eenes :
Not to say what you felt wasn’t real but please do keep in mind prices felt normal to you because of your US salary and mindset. The median french salary is 2200 a month. The average rent in paris for a tiny 18sqm studio is 850. Minimum wage is barely 1500 a month. A LOT of people are struggling. People you see lounging in bars in the Paris city center are a very specific, privileged fringe of the french population. Most of us absolutely cannot afford a 20 euro salad and a 8€ cocktail every week
2026-09-28 15:19:15
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Chloéboston :
But I don’t understand…why should we be afraid?
2026-09-29 09:03:30
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beniche :
Don't forget that Paris is a very specific place totally different with the rest of France. Parisians are way richer than the average French.
2026-09-28 15:14:27
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Pedra :
not 4 weeks of vacation. 5
2026-09-28 20:57:35
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noixdecajou2 :
I think it’s also a cultural thing. In the US, money, career and success are such a huge part of how people measure their worth. France is capitalist too obviously, but we tend to value other things more : food, time off, enjoying life, etc… And yes, healthcare makes a huge difference. But let’s not romanticize France either 😭 A LOT of people here seriously struggle to afford groceries, rent or even gas. You just don’t see them sitting at cafés because they literally can’t afford to.
2026-09-28 21:45:15
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dainteedelinkuent :
Compared to America, most of Europe is still better.
2026-09-29 07:18:53
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Lascenenlaine :
The french work later and Will take long lunch breakes. Its a style of life to eat out outside of your office and the lunch menu is cheap.. and basic wine too. In that case yess they have a style de vie.
2026-09-28 15:25:26
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Sprague :
security/stability+debt free is better than "simp for your boss and you may eventually become rich, if you burn yourself out at work" hopefully you enjoyed your stay in Paris :)
2026-09-28 16:52:59
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Jimane :
but me ...
2026-09-29 20:39:15
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✨🦋🌸 ALĒLA 🌸🦋✨ :
We pay very high taxes and the more you make the more they take. It’s low incentive to work work work when there is no reward.
2026-09-29 20:54:55
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Sira 💋 :
Afraid of what?
2026-09-29 08:06:34
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lizvlx🇪🇺🇦🇹🇨🇭 :
Afraid of what? Why would ppl be afraid?
2026-09-29 18:26:20
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Laura V. :
The French state is deeply indebted. The healthcare system works kinda well for now because they're indebting future generations like crazy, but it's simply not sustainable. Many economists are already warning that France could face a Greece-type crisis, yet most French people have very little understanding of economics and don't even realise what's coming. That's probably why they seem so carefree about everything. Also, you've probably noticed the privileged people in Paris, especially those who inherited Parisian real estate. Because in order to finance all the freebies and distribute benefits to everyone, workers are heavily taxed. Actually, EVERYTHING is heavily taxed in France. If you don't inherit wealth in this country, good luck getting anywhere financially. People spend 5 years studying after high school, often in incredibly stressful and competitive academic programmes, only to end up earning €2,000 a month. And even getting those jobs is a struggle because the job market is ridiculously competitive. Meanwhile, businesses are suffocating under taxes and administrative burdens, and so many end up closing. The craziest part is that working hard and getting a good education doesn't even guarantee you a decent standard of living anymore. Meanwhile, someone who inherited an apartment in Paris is already miles ahead of someone who spent years studying and working their ass off. Believe me, the French system is NOT sustainable at all. I've been to Cuba, and year after year I genuinely feel like France is getting closer to that kind of system. Obviously it's not the same situation, but the direction things are going in is honestly worrying.
2026-09-29 03:40:50
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sophiessales1 :
Taxes are extremely high in France very high. That’s all I have to say.
2026-10-02 01:04:54
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Lascenenlaine :
[Lach goedgekeurd][Lach goedgekeurd][Lach goedgekeurd] forgetting about les gilet jaunes and people coming on the streets for their pension rights, marine le pen ( ultraright ) and tuition is def not a couple of dollars & you have to make your bac& get the right grades for what you want to study( which is not so in every other european country ) & Europe navigating towards the American system workwise with flexijobs and less rules to protect the workers & basic rights for refugees.. The french governement is constantly taxing the French for everything and what not. Most french cant live in Paris ( expecially the nice touristic arronissements) its full of ( french ) tourists on their vacation or outings too while they live very basic and just go to work & save for this outing. ( they do their travelling mostly within their country ) Its a very very very expensive city. But yes the French will splurge on wind and food but more for socialising purposes- prices for food are very reasonable but they don’t spend on their interior of housing or anything else unless they are on a higher income. Maybe thats the real difference between them and Americans spending on superficial things like their appearance etc I think the French on the countryside where the living is easy and less expensive have a better lifestyle tbh. You have to make a very very very décent lifestyle to afford a ( good , not in poverty of just making ends meet ) life in Paris. Most of the people in the restaurants are working in Paris, lunches are very unexpensive and work lunches out are à thing or visitors comparefrom outside of Paris. I wouldnt want to live in a boxes size appartment for 1500 euros or more no matter how nice that city is. If you can have a nice appartment and all the comfort why not but thats not the « average » parisien but also yes they will spend their paycheck to the last drop ( on food and wine and socialising and outings ) because there is social security and also they take 4 weeks vacation, that is correct. Idk. I havent met many Americans but I do know about The French style & mentality. But there is a lot of inequality every year the governments chip of social sucurity, education etc its not getting beter in Europe.
2026-09-28 15:23:55
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John smith :
It’s almost free but it’s badddddddddddd very bad I consider moving to China or Thailand they have a better health system than here in France.
2026-09-28 16:51:08
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Mr 🥔 :
quand on visite paris on croise 70% de touristes, le reste sont des franciliens qui viennent travailler ou faire une course et le reste c'est de Parisiens ou pokémon rares
2026-09-29 10:59:25
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silkabelli :
Afraid of what?
2026-09-29 12:56:59
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cceelliixx :
Well, French are not afraid, they are angry.
2026-09-30 05:34:19
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Gregoryiain :
You said it, ‘most places’; most of the World is ‘safe’ or working toward it. The hazards comes when the U.S.A. or its imitators demand U.S.A. capitalism be imposed to support the $ or destabilise their countries for resources.
2026-09-29 08:48:28
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