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Living on $2K in France Feasible? | France News
Can you really live in France on just $2,000 a month? Yes — but only if you’re smart about it. Visa and residency fees kick things off, and retirees must prove income equal to or above France’s minimum wage (SMIC), with couples aiming for double. Health insurance adds another cost upfront. Housing? You’ll need to keep your debt-to-income ratio under 35%, meaning rent or mortgage payments can’t exceed €600 — enough for a modest place outside big cities. Factor in utilities, insurance, and property taxes, and housing eats up nearly a quarter of your budget. But offset that with cheaper…
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