{"id":25194,"date":"2026-06-24T17:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=25194"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:09:40","slug":"student-cost-of-living-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/student-cost-of-living-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Paris for Students: 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studying abroad in a big metropolitan city is an exciting\u00a0option\u00a0but can be daunting as well. Moving to Paris means\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0also need to consider the\u00a0cost of living in Paris<\/strong>, what you will spend on food,\u00a0utilities\u00a0and transportation, and how often you will go out with friends or for entertainment while living there.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning\u00a0on studying\u00a0abroad in Paris as a French student, there are\u00a0many international universities like\u00a0MASH International School of Business (MISB)<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0PSL University<\/strong><\/a>, and more.\u00a0The good news is that\u00a0<\/strong>Paris is\u00a0generally less\u00a0expensive than many other cities such as London, Zurich, and Copenhagen\u00a0<\/strong>so long as you plan carefully.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you live, your spending habits, and whether you want to share an apartment or stay in student housing versus rent your own studio apartment, it is possible to budget as an\u00a0international student living cost in Paris<\/strong>\u00a0between\u00a0\u20ac1,200 and \u20ac2,000 per month<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide provides you with information\u00a0regarding\u00a0student\u00a0accommodation\u00a0in Paris<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0costs, monthly expenses, food budget, transportation, utilities, and any hidden cost you should keep in mind.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Monthly\u00a0Cost of Living in Paris\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average,\u00a0monthly expenses in Paris for students<\/strong>\u00a0are\u00a0between \u20ac1,200 and \u20ac2,000<\/strong>, which includes rent, food, transport, utility\u00a0bills\u00a0and leisure activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation typically\u00a0represents\u00a0the largest expense when it comes to\u00a0cost\u00a0of\u00a0living in Paris\u00a0<\/strong>with\u00a040%-60% of total monthly budget<\/strong>, therefore students who are renting a room in a shared apartment versus those renting a studio or an apartment privately will spend less overall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are ways to save money by making lifestyle decisions, such as cooking at home and using student transport passes (rather than regular transport) and by securing affordable student accommodation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The table below shows the average monthly costs that international students can expect to incur during their time living and studying in Paris.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expense Category<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>Average Monthly Cost\u00a0(in\u00a0<\/strong>\u20ac)\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Rent\u00a0<\/td>700\u00a0\u2013\u00a01,300\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Food & Groceries\u00a0<\/td>200\u00a0\u2013\u00a0350\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Transportation\u00a0<\/td>30\u00a0\u2013\u00a080\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Utilities\u00a0<\/td>50\u00a0\u2013\u00a0120\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Internet & Mobile\u00a0<\/td>20\u00a0\u2013\u00a040\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Entertainment\u00a0<\/td>80\u00a0\u2013\u00a0200\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Health & Insurance\u00a0<\/td>30\u00a0\u2013\u00a080\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Total Estimated Cost<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>1,200\u00a0\u2013\u00a02,000<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students must remember these costs are an\u00a0estimation\u00a0and for a more\u00a0accurate\u00a0calculation, you can use the\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Cost of Living\u00a0Calculator by University Living<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Accommodation Costs in Paris\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation is among the largest expenses for international students living in Paris. The amount of rent an international student may need to pay for accommodation will depend on\u00a0various factors\u00a0such as the area, room\u00a0type\u00a0or type of location and\u00a0whether or not\u00a0the place has property features that will attract students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many areas where students\u00a0frequently\u00a0live, such as\u00a0the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, and the 13th arrondissement<\/strong>\u00a0because they provide good access to universities and transport links.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting the right\u00a0<\/strong>student housing in Paris\u00a0can also help students to save hundreds of euros each month.\u00a0Mostly, students will choose between Purpose built school accommodation (PBSA) or private\/shared apartments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of\u00a0Student Accommodations\u00a0in Paris\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right accommodation is one of the most\u00a0important factors\u00a0for budgeting your\u00a0cost of living in Paris<\/strong>. Students have different options available to them, based on criteria such as money,\u00a0lifestyle\u00a0and privacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose-Built Student Accommodations:\u00a0<\/strong>PBSAs are specifically designed for student living and\u00a0range from \u20ac750 to \u20ac1,400 per month<\/strong>, and offer fully furnished, study areas, gyms, laundry, and security services. International students are often more likely to select PBSA than other types of markets, because utility costs are generally included in the overall rent along with Wi-Fi and maintenance costs, and because the community aspect of PBSAs make it easy for international students to meet and interact with other individuals in the same or similar situations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n