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Cost of Living in France<\/b> – France is one of the top study abroad destinations in the world. It is also known for its excellent food, wonderful people, revolutionary fashion industry, art galleries, museums etc. Is it really an expensive country for students coming from all over the world? Though it is not the cheapest place to live, it is definitely cheaper than many European countries, the UK and even the USA. If planned properly, students can easily manage their stay there and explore one of the best cultures in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Home to several universities and institutions that feature in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, France hosted 343,000 international higher education students during the 2017\/18 academic year. According to <\/span>Campus France<\/span><\/i>, a government agency that operates under the French Ministry of External Affairs, France has shown 4.5% year over year increase in the previous academic year and aims to host 500,000 international students by the year 2027. Some of the top universities of France are Universit? PSL, Ecole Polytechnique, Sorbonne University, INSEAD, ESSEC Business School and HEC Paris. Most popular courses among international students are Business, Data Analytics, Luxury Management, etc. The tuition fees in French universities is affordable compared to the US, UK or Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will take a look at some of the basic <\/span>cost of living in France<\/b>. \"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of living in France ? List of Expenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As an international student studying abroad, one should be aware of all the possible expenses likely to occur during their stay. Being aware of the expenses and planning them beforehand, helps in reducing the cost significantly. Though it is not possible to identify each variable, here are some of the basic factors of cost which any international student is likely to bear during his\/her stay in France.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the expenses students have to bear if they are living in Paris and in other provinces in France-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/b><\/td>\nParis<\/b><\/td>\nProvince<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Housing<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 990<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 630 (avg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Food<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 150<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transportation<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 30<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cellphone, internet, TV<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 25<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 5.3<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 5.3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electricity<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 50<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outings and leisure<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 80<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taxes (10% of the lease)<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 73<\/span><\/td>\nEUR42<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SUBTOTAL<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 1,404<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 1,003<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*The costs mentioned here are tentative and the actual value might vary slightly based on a number of factors.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Cost of living in France – Housing <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apart from the tuition fee, accommodation will turn out to be a major expense for students. Though the cost of accommodation is high in major cities like Paris, other cities provide options which are much cheaper than their counterparts. Here are the tentative values to observe the city-wise difference in the cost of accommodation in France: <\/span><\/p>\n

Know all information on living and studying in France in our ?<\/span>Study in France<\/span><\/a>? article.<\/span><\/p>\n

City-wise housing expenses involved in the cost of living in France<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City<\/b><\/td>\nRent EUR\/month<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paris<\/span><\/td>\n990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montpellier<\/span><\/td>\n635<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyon<\/span><\/td>\n520<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lille<\/span><\/td>\n535<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toulouse<\/span><\/td>\n530<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*The costs mentioned here are tentative and the actual value might vary slightly based on a number of factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within a city too, there are a few different options for accommodation for students. Students can choose accommodation according to their budget and factors like comfort, sociability, amenities and location. Some of the options and their tentative cost are mentioned in the table below. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Accommodation<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\nExpense (monthly)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CROUS<\/span><\/td>\nThe cheapest accommodation available is owned and managed by the Regional Centers (CROUS)<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 150 per month and up to EUR 600 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University-owned accommodation<\/span><\/td>\nSpecialized schools own housing which they rent out to their students<\/span><\/td>\nCosts are variable and depend on the establishments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student lodging in a residence<\/span><\/td>\nNon-CROUS owned student residences by private owners<\/span><\/td>\nHigher than CROUS but lower than a private residence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lodging with private owners<\/span><\/td>\nA room or property rented through an individual\/agent<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 400 and EUR 700 per month on average<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*The costs mentioned here are tentative and the actual value might vary slightly based on a number of factors.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Cost of living in France – Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Food cost also highly depends on the choices made by the student. You can significantly cut the food cost by cooking the food yourself. Buying supplies from a supermarket also helps in keeping the cost in check. A monthly estimate for all supplies for a student can be close to EUR 150. But, if you decide to eat out, here is a table to showcase the tentative cost:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Items<\/b><\/td>\nCost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 15.00   <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McMeal at McDonald’s (or Equivalent Combo Meal)<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 8.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cappuccino (regular)<\/span><\/td>\n EUR 3.37<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coke\/Pepsi (0.33 litre bottle)<\/span><\/td>\n EUR 3.12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water (0.33-litre bottle)<\/span><\/td>\n EUR 2.24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cost of living in France – Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

France is a great touristic attraction. It gets one of the largest numbers of visitors every year, hence there are many options for transport available to choose from. The table below shows the different modes of transportation and the cost they are likely to incur. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Modes of transportation<\/b><\/td>\nCost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)<\/td>\nEUR 1.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)<\/td>\nEUR 75.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)<\/td>\nEUR 5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gasoline (1 litre)<\/td>\nEUR1.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cost of living in France – Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is mandatory to ensure the place of residence in France, which provides cover in case of damage or theft. The Minimum Earned Premium (MEP), specialised in insurance for students, offers this insurance for an amount of EUR 64 per year. (EUR 5.3 per month).<\/span><\/p>\n

Burdened with tuition fees? Check our ?<\/span>French Scholarships for Indian Students<\/span><\/a>? to know funding your course study in France.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of living in France – Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The French government, universities and other organisations provide a number of scholarships, bursaries and other grants to deserving candidates. These scholarships can significantly cut down the tuition fees and other living expenses of the students living in France.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the famous scholarships available for study in France:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No<\/b><\/td>\nName of Scholarship<\/b><\/td>\nAward Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span><\/td>\nCharpak Master?s Program, France<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTuition fee waiver up to EUR 5,000 and other benefits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nFrench Academic Cooperation and Excellence (FACE) Scholarship<\/span><\/td>\nUp to EUR 5000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nHFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship, France<\/span><\/td>\nLiving allowance, relocation, research & travel allowances and other benefits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nINSEAD Diversity Scholarships<\/span><\/td>\nEUR 13,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nINSEAD PhD Fellowships<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nUp to 100% tuition fee waiver<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nEiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA monthly allowance of EUR 1,031 and other benefits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nErasmus Mundus Scholarships<\/span><\/td>\nFully funded scholarships cover living costs, tuition, travel and insurance for masters and PhD students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nIle-de-France Masters Scholarships<\/span><\/td>\nStudents from emerging countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America receive a lump sum of EUR 10,500.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nCentrale Nantes<\/span><\/td>\nSupport covers a 50 per cent reduction in tuition fees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nThe Ecole Centrale Paris Graduate Fellowship<\/span><\/td>\nFour merit-based scholarships of EUR 4,000 each year to international students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nSciencesPo Emile-Boutmy Scholarship<\/span><\/td>\nFull or partial tuition and cost of living funding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/span><\/td>\nHEC Paris<\/span><\/td>\nMBA Need-Based Scholarship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/span><\/td>\nThe ISM Global Leadership Scholarship<\/span><\/td>\nThe scholarship recipients will receive US$ 17,167 in funding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you are an international student, you definitely need a visa to study in France. To know more detail read ?<\/span>Student Visa France<\/span><\/a>? article<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of living in France – FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Q. Why study in France?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Some reasons one should consider France as their international study destination: <\/span><\/p>\n