Student House Tour in Toulouse + Real Cost of Living (€650/month)

Thinking about studying in France? This is what student life actually looks like. I visited a real student apartment in Toulouse to break down rent, living conditions, and monthly expenses, no filters. 🏠 Accommodation Breakdown Shared apartment (3 bedrooms) 1 shared bathroom Shared kitchen + washing machine (used by multiple tenants) Cleaning done on a rotation basis Compact spaces, very typical in France 💸 Monthly Cost Breakdown (Real Numbers) Rent: ~€500 CAF (housing aid): ~€100 refund Final rent after CAF: ~€400 Other expenses: Groceries: €80–100/month (vegetarian-friendly budget) Transport (student pass): ~€15.5/month SIM plan: ~€8/month Leisure + misc: ~€50/month 👉 Total monthly cost: ~€600–650 🍳 Kitchen & Daily Living Fully equipped kitchen (oven, induction, fridge, microwave) Induction cooking, requires compatible utensils Shared usage can mean waiting time Dining spaces often multi-purpose 🥦 Vegetarian Life in France Not straightforward in the beginning “Vegetarian” can include eggs/fish here, clarify clearly Gets easier once you find the right stores and options 🎓 Student Reality (What No One Shows) Shared living = lower cost but less privacy Space is limited, you adapt fast Making the space feel like home matters more than size Why Toulouse? Affordable compared to Paris Strong student city Good public transport and student discounts 📌 Useful Resources (Verified & Helpful) CAF Housing Aid: https://www.caf.fr Student Transport Pass (Toulouse - Tisséo): https://www.tisseo.fr Campus France (official study portal): https://www.campusfrance.org Finding accommodation: CROUS student housing: https://www.messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr Studapart: https://www.studapart.com Leboncoin (private listings): https://www.leboncoin.fr If you're planning your move to France, this is the kind of setup you’ll likely start with. Simple, practical, and manageable. Beginner's Guide to talking in French https://topmate.io/presque_paris/2018133 Book a call with us https://bit.ly/3DGbsx8 Instagram instagram.com/indiatofrance Download guide to abroad studies packing: https://bit.ly/3DGbsx8