Opening a bank account
It is advised to open a bank account in France in order to receive housing benefits, reimbursement of healthcares, and salaries. All foreigners staying in France for more than three months can open a resident bank account, with a cheque book which is usually free, and a cash card or a credit card. To open a bank account, you need to provide
— a proof of identity (passport, visa, residence permit...)
— a written proof of residence (electricity or telephone bill, rent receipt...)
A minimum deposit of about 15 euros will also be requested.
Budget per month:
It is advised to open a bank account in France in order to receive housing benefits, reimbursement of healthcares, and salaries. All foreigners staying in France for more than three months can open a resident bank account, with a cheque book which is usually free, and a cash card or a credit card. To open a bank account, you need to provide
— a proof of identity (passport, visa, residence permit...)
— a written proof of residence (electricity or telephone bill, rent receipt...)
A minimum deposit of about 15 euros will also be requested.
Budget per month:
| From | To | |
| Rent | 150€ (single room in a shared house) | 700€ (private T4) |
| Meal | 2.6€ - 5.2€ (University canteen) | 6€ |
| Transport (bus and metro) | 23€ (20 to 26 years old) | 32€ (27 to 65 years old) |
| Bread (baguette) (250gr) | 0,70€ | |
| Newspapers | 0.70€ (Ouest France) | 1.20€ (Le Monde and Libération) |
| Coffee | 0.5€ (University canteen) | 1.90€ |
| Public swimming pool | 1.76€ (book of 10) | 2.20€ (individual ticket) |
| A pair of jeans | 50€ | 100€ |
| Cinema ticket | 5€ (reduced price) | 7.50€ |
| Average budget /month | 500€ | 1000€ |
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