Student Budget Planner
See exactly how far your money goes in each French city — and find out if you can afford it.
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Monthly Cost Breakdown — Lille
Studio apartment · All estimates in EUR
🏠€700
Rent
Studio (avg.)
🍽️€200
Food & Groceries
Supermarkets + restaurants
🚇€30
Transport
Student monthly pass
💡€80
Utilities & Bills
Electricity, internet, water
📱€15
Phone
Sim-only plan
🎉€353
Leisure & Social
Nights out, sport, hobbies
📦€235
Misc / Clothing
Unexpected costs
Total per month€1613
💡 How to save in Lille
- →V'Lille monthly pass is just €30 for students — one of the cheapest in France.
- →Wazemmes market on Sunday mornings is huge, cheap, and a Lille institution.
- →Close to Belgium — Ghent and Brussels are cheap day trips.
- →Eurostar access means London is reachable — useful for internship opportunities.
- →Apply for CAF housing benefit — save €100–300/month. See our step-by-step CAF guide.