Taking care of one’s mental and physical health is now a priority. But this ambition runs up against an economic reality: not everyone in France has the same means to achieve it.
Well-being has become a central concern. Nearly 79% of French people believe that mental health should be a priority, and the vast majority have already incorporated at least one practice into their daily lives.
This shift marks a turning point: people in France are no longer passively enduring their balance—they are actively trying to preserve it.
In practice, the resources devoted to well-being remain limited. On average, people in France spend €58 per month, while estimating that they would need €95 to meet their needs.
This €37 gap reflects a concrete reality: well-being has become a discretionary expense, subject to overall budget constraints.
This gap has direct consequences. A majority of people in France must make trade-offs in their practices.
The issue is therefore not a lack of interest in well-being, but the ability to fully access it.
Budget differences highlight major disparities in access. Lower-income households spend around €45 per month on well-being, compared with over €100 for higher-income groups.
Beyond the amounts, these differences shape the types of practices available—from simple solutions to more structured support.
Well-being has not strictly become a luxury. It remains a widely shared priority. However, it is increasingly perceived as such in certain situations, especially when resources are limited.
In practical terms, this means:
Well-being is a priority for people in France, but access remains constrained: