How can I reduce my cost of living in Paris as an Indian student?

Paris can be expensive, but a few simple choices lower your monthly budget. Rent is usually the biggest expense, so start with housing, then look at food and transport.

Where you can save most

More habits that help

• Share an apartment to split rent, electricity and internet costs.
• Cook at home, including Indian meals, instead of eating out often.
• Carry your student ID to get student discounts on transport, culture, food and other services.
• Track small expenses such as coffee, snacks and online shopping in a simple monthly list.
• Compare rent and transport together, because a cheaper room far from campus may not save money.
• Keep a separate emergency amount for medical needs, travel or replacing a phone.

My Advice

Apply for student residence early, since it is usually the biggest saving you can make. Then set a monthly budget, track it for the first two months, and adjust once you see where your money actually goes.

This information is available on: iledefrance-mobilites.fr, campusfrance.org