{"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":"2026-06-29T19:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:17:47","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 option but can be daunting as well. Moving to Paris means you\u2019ll also need to consider the cost of living in Paris<\/strong>, what you will spend on food, utilities and transportation, and how often you will go out with friends or for entertainment while living there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning on studying abroad in Paris as a French student, there are many international universities like MASH International School of Business (MISB)<\/strong><\/a>, PSL University<\/strong><\/a>, and more. The good news is that <\/strong>Paris is generally less expensive than many other cities such as London, Zurich, and Copenhagen <\/strong>so long as you plan carefully. <\/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 international student living cost in Paris<\/strong> between \u20ac1,200 and \u20ac2,000 per month<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide provides you with information regarding student accommodation in Paris<\/strong><\/a> costs, monthly expenses, food budget, transportation, utilities, and any hidden cost you should keep in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

On average, monthly expenses in Paris for students<\/strong> are between \u20ac1,200 and \u20ac2,000<\/strong>, which includes rent, food, transport, utility bills and leisure activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation typically represents the largest expense when it comes to cost of living in Paris <\/strong>with 40%-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. <\/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. <\/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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expense Category<\/strong> <\/td>Average Monthly Cost (in <\/strong>\u20ac) <\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Rent <\/td>700 \u2013 1,300 <\/td><\/tr>
Food & Groceries <\/td>200 \u2013 350 <\/td><\/tr>
Transportation <\/td>30 \u2013 80 <\/td><\/tr>
Utilities <\/td>50 \u2013 120 <\/td><\/tr>
Internet & Mobile <\/td>20 \u2013 40 <\/td><\/tr>
Entertainment <\/td>80 \u2013 200 <\/td><\/tr>
Health & Insurance <\/td>30 \u2013 80 <\/td><\/tr>
Total Estimated Cost<\/strong> <\/td>1,200 \u2013 2,000<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students must remember these costs are an estimation and for a more accurate calculation, you can use the <\/em><\/strong>Cost of Living Calculator by University Living<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Accommodation Costs in Paris <\/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 various factors such as the area, room type or type of location and whether or not the place has property features that will attract students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

Types of Student Accommodations in Paris <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right accommodation is one of the most important factors for budgeting your cost of living in Paris<\/strong>. Students have different options available to them, based on criteria such as money, lifestyle and privacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose-Built Student Accommodations: <\/strong>PBSAs are specifically designed for student living and range 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n