Studying in France vs. India
France and India are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,424 in France and €358 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
France
India
Currency
EUR (€)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
€3,000
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,424 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.