Paris, France. (not the suburbs, in USD) - rent: $650/month for a small apt(215 sq ft) - food: $70/week - utilities: $40/month (High-speed internet, TV + lan

Paris, France. (not the suburbs, in USD) - rent: $650/month for a small apt(215 sq ft) - food: $70/week - utilities: $40/month (High-speed internet, TV + landline phone) - transport: $80/month for unlimited rides in the city - cellphone plans: $30 (cheapest, 1h talking time) - monthly wage for a programmer: $3,000 (junior), $4,200 (mid),$5,000+ senior, before taxes (20/30/40% depending of your revenues and situation) - minimun wage: $1,900 before taxes. $1,475 after taxes. - free social security :) Outside of Paris, everything is much cheaper. But then again, you can't go stroll along the Seine, admire the Eiffel Tower, relax in Jardin du Luxembourg… (all of this is free)