Known internationally as one of the top luxury capitals in the world, Paris is also the cornerstone of culture, literature, arts and design where tradition and modernity merge together to create the city's authenticity, prestige and excellence.

While living in Paris not only will you be able to discover the fabulous heritage of the past centuries through monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral or the Sacré Coeur Basilica but you will also be able to walk the city and understand where the world's greatest writers and painters such as Voltaire, Balzac or Monet got their inspiration from. You'll also have the opportunity to discover the latest art exhibits, dance shows or music festivals in private mansions and palaces such as the Palais de Chaillot, the Palais de Tokyo, the Louis Vuitton Foundation. You'll also be able to discover world-renowned places such as the Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay.

With approximately 12 million inhabitants, France's capital city is home to almost 19% of the country's total population. It is also the most important center of economic activity in France, and accounts for about thirty percent of the French GDP. The economy of the city of Paris is based largely on services and commerce and is also home to the headquarters of many international companies in the fields of media, entertainment, telecommunication, transportation and energy.

Useful links to find out more about the city:

• Paris Tourist Office website
• Visit Paris Region
• Paris city guide

Total expenses in a month: around €1600 to €1800

• Rent: €1000
• Charges (electricity, gas, internet, water…): about €130
• Transportation: €374,40 per year for student under 26 years old (Regular price: €86,40 per month)
• Food: €200 to €300
• Books, photocopies…: €40
• Miscellaneous (insurances, council tax, clothing…): €100
• Phone provider: €10 à €15
• Leisure: €100 to €200

Please note that this is a tentative budget which may be subject to change depending on the type of accommodation you find, the transport card you buy etc.

Paris holds a wide variety of supermarkets, special grocery shops, and farmers markets allowing to find whatever you need in terms of food!
The city is also well-known for its many cafés and bistros where you’ll be able to find a wide variety of affordable menus.

With an outstanding concentration of 180 museums and monuments, a wide range of theaters, exhibitions and many different cultural and sporting events, Paris is a great city to live in!

• A ticket to the cinema: €8, 50 at student price
• A ticket to the theatre: €10 approx. at student price
• A ticket to the French Stadium: between €15 and €80 – depending on the category selected

To know more about what to do in Paris, visit the Tourism Office website here.

If you get your “Carte de séjour étudiant" (residency permit), you will be able to work up to 20 hours a week, without needing a working permit.