If you're heading to Paris and wondering how much to put aside for your daily budget, here is a rough guide that will hopefully give you an idea of general costs in the capital.

If you have bought your airline ticket and booked accommodation, the next big money drainer is going to be food. Prices vary widely on the kind of restaurant you go to and what district it is in. On average, breakfast will cost about 5 Euros, lunch 15 Euros and dinner 20 Euros. A stop at a cafe will be about 2 Euros, while some decent wine will come to about 10 Euros. If it is your first visit to Paris do try to at least one authentic French style meal which adds to the whole holiday experience.

Try and stick to restaurants in "touristy" areas such as Champs Elysees and Saint Germain des pres which are a bit cheaper. Beware of sodas as they are priced at a premium and stick with some good old fashioned water. Another thing to keep in mind is that most bills include service charge so you do not have to give an added 15% (though leaving some small change is a nice gesture).

As for travel, walking and using the metro or the bus instead of taxis will save you a lot of money. A metro / bus ticket is about 1 Euro, though you can save by buying a "carnet" of ten metro tickets or by deals such as the "Paris Visite" pass. While some museums / attractions are free, others will cost around 10 Euros.

Budget concerns aside, remember that it may be some time before you next visit Paris, so don't be overly frugal and prevent yourself from having a truly memorable holiday.