PhD living costs in Paris, France
Adequate score 1.17
Adequate — net stipend covers about 90–140% of estimated living costs (score 0.9–1.4). Current estimate score: 1.17.
A PhD stipend of €1,950/month (est. net €1,853) is adequate in Paris, France relative to estimated student living costs (score 1.17).
PhD scholarships in Paris
Funded institute listings on this site with affordability data for this city.
Living costs in Paris — FAQ
How expensive is it to live as a PhD student in Paris?
We estimate student living costs in Paris, France at about €1,589/month. That figure starts from the country price level and applies a city factor of 1.18 (1.00 = country baseline). Housing and transport usually drive the city premium.
Is a typical PhD stipend enough in Paris?
On this site the reference stipend for Paris is about €1950/month gross (≈ €1853 net after our tax estimate). Versus €1,589 living costs, the affordability score is about 1.17 — rated Adequate. Your contract may differ.
What does the city factor mean for Paris?
The city factor (1.18 for Paris) scales country-level living costs up or down. Values above 1.00 mean Paris is more expensive than the France average in our model; below 1.00 means relatively cheaper.
How does Paris compare with the rest of France?
Country affordability pages use national price levels without the city adjustment. Paris applies city factor 1.18, so estimated living costs here are €1,589/month at the same stipend assumptions. Open the France overview for the national median.
Indicative estimates from Eurostat/OECD price levels. Not tax or financial advice.