Average Living Costs in French Cities And Towns

The cost of living in France depends mainly on the lifestyle. The average amount required to survive in France while attending college is around EUR 430 per month. It is a bare minimum amount, and the upper limit can extend up to any rate. The French laws enable international students to work in France for more than 20 hours per week.

Average Budget To Live In Larger Cities Of France

Paris: between 1,200 and 1,800 EUR per month (sometimes including the accommodation, if you choose to reside in a hall of residence);
Nice: between 900 and 1,400 EUR per month;
Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux or Toulouse: between and 800 – 1.000 EUR
For the rest of France, you can manage with smaller amounts (at least 650 EUR).
Accommodation
Accommodation prices are usually above the international average of 200 – 300 EUR per month.

Housing Options For Students In France

• Student halls of residence – EUR 150 to 600 per month
• Rent or shared apartment – EUR 400 to 700 per month
• Utility bills – EUR 300
• Host family – EUR 200 per month to 800 per month in Paris

The availability of student rent deposits makes finding accommodation easy for international students in France, making the university one of the best places to study abroad.

Food Costs

• Average expenses on groceries per month – EUR 250 to 300
• The approximate meal cost budget-friendly eatery – EUR 10 to 15
• Lunch at university cafeteria – EUR 3

Transportation In France

A monthly pass for a bus, train, or tram in France costs about EUR 30. Students of French universities also prefer to rent a bike or cycle. You can use the TGV to visit other French cities at around EUR 30 per trip. Youth and student travel cards are also helpful in getting discounts. To know more about France’s living, transportation, and food costs as an international student, you can take the aid of consultants at Divine EAC.