Cost of living

The cost of living varies depending on your personal needs and expenses, but in general you will need approximately 3500FF (US$475) per month. For 1 year of university (duration 9 months) the cost is approximately 31500FF (US$4250). You will need to estimate a higher cost of living if you choose to live in Paris, the most expensive city in terms of housing.

Examples :
Campus residence : 810FF (US$109.35) in Paris (very difficult to find)
720FF US$92.2) in outside Paris
Private Housing : Studio 3000FF(US$405) in Paris
Studio 1800FF(US$243) outside Paris
Meal in university cafeteria : 15.30FF (US$2)
Meal in restaurant : 50FF (US$6.75) minimum
Monthly transport pass : in Paris 160 FF(US$21.6)/month for students
280FF(US$37.8)/month for others
1 liter of petrol : 7FF (US$0.945)
Hamburger : 8FF (US $1)
Coca Cola : 8FF(US$1)
Coffee : 10FF (US$1.35)
Newspaper : 8FF (US$1)
Cinema Ticket : 35FF(US$4.7)/student rate
Jeans : 200FF (US$27)