Cost of living in Nantes

You can expect to incur monthly expenses as follows:

• Accommodation: ranging from €250 to €650 depending on your type of accommodation. A 20m2 studio flat costs €515 on average
• Food: €200
• Transport €25 (Naolib monthly pass for under 26s, free at weekends)
• Leisure and other activities: €100

Don't forget to factor into your budget additional annual or one-off charges such as:

• Insurance (health, housing & civil liability: €350 per annum
• if you have to validate your VISA TS or extend your residence permit, you will pay €50 or €75 for fees (fiscal stamp)