Baguette €1, wine €3, croissant €1.20 — but Paris rent is EXPENSIVE. Provincial France = incredible value!
| Category | Paris | Lyon/Marseille | Small City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (Studio/1BR) | €900-1,500 | €500-800 | €350-550 |
| Food | €300-500 | €250-400 | €200-350 |
| Transport | €86 (Navigo) | €50-70 | €30-60 |
| Utilities | €100-150 | €80-120 | €70-100 |
| Total | €1,400-2,200 | €900-1,400 | €650-1,100 |
Paris = 40-60% more expensive than rest of France. APL housing aid available for everyone (including students)!
Baguette: €1.10
Croissant: €1.20
Wine (bottle): €3-5 (supermarket!)
Cheese:
€2-8
Espresso: €1-2
Crêpe: €3-6
• Carrefour, Leclerc: Standard
• Lidl, Aldi: Budget
•
Monoprix: Premium
• Market (marché): Saturdays!
• Milk (1L):
€1-1.30
• Chicken (1kg): €5-8
Lunch formule: €12-18 (entrée+plat or plat+dessert)
Dinner: €25-50
Bistro:
€15-30
Fine dining: €80-200+
CROUS student meal: €3.30!