Emily in Paris reality vs fiction: how much it costs to live where she lives — and why she couldn't afford it

Place de l'Estrapade exists, the apartment exists, Café Terra Nera exists. Emily's salary, however, does not.

1. Emily in Paris reality vs fiction: how much it costs to live where she lives — and why she couldn't afford it

   Place de l'Estrapade exists, the apartment exists, Café Terra Nera exists. Emily's salary, however, does not.

2. 01.

   Emily's apartment is on Place de l'Estrapade, 5th arrondissement — real rent €2,500-3,500/month for a 50 sqm Haussmann studio.

3. 02.

   A junior marketer in Paris actually earns €36-42k/year (€2,300-2,700 net/month). Emily couldn't pay her rent.

4. 03.

   The Savoir agency is filmed at Place de Valois (1st arr) and in offices in the 7th arr — Paris's priciest area, €15-25k/sqm to buy.

5. 04.

   Camille's apartment in the 16th arrondissement (rich family) would cost €4,000-6,000/month in real life.

6. 05.

   The show's worst myth: Parisians don't speak English. Lie. Paris has 70% English fluency among 25-40 year olds. The thick French accent is caricature.

7. 🇫🇷 Paris

   Place de l'Estrapade exists, the apartment exists, Café Terra Nera exists. Emily's salary, however, does not.