City Cost Calculator
Rent (studio)
Food & groceries
Transport (Navigo/pass)
Phone plan
Health top-up (mutuelle)
Misc (clothes, leisure, etc.)
Total Monthly
Annual (10 months)
Student Discounts
CROUS Restaurants
€3.30 per meal (starter + main + dessert). Best deal in France for students.
Navigo Imagine R
~€38/month for unlimited Paris transport (under 26). Half the normal price.
Museums
Free for EU residents under 26. Others: reduced rates with student card.
Phone Plans
Free Mobile: €2/month (2 hours + unlimited texts). Cheap mobile data from €8/month.
City Comparison
| Item | Paris | Lyon | Toulouse | Bordeaux |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio rent | €750 | €500 | €450 | €500 |
| Monthly total | €1,300 | €960 | €870 | €945 |
| vs Paris | — | -26% | -33% | -27% |