Study Abroad Budget Calculator
Adjust each category to match your program city and lifestyle. We’ll show monthly, weekly, and daily totals so you can balance scholarships, savings, and part-time work.
Monthly budget planner
Adjust each category to match your semester abroad costs. We’ll do the math for monthly, weekly, and daily spending.
Rent, dorm fees, or homestay costs.
Electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi.
Metro or transit pass, bike membership, taxis.
Weekly food shop, markets, pantry staples.
Restaurants, café study sessions, nightlife.
Health insurance premiums, prescriptions.
SIM plans, international calling.
Museums, weekend trips, fitness memberships.
Books, printing, lab fees.
Emergency fund, gifts, unexpected fees.
Monthly total
€1,390
Keep at least one month of expenses as an emergency buffer.
Weekly spend
€323
Use this to divide scholarships or stipends into weekly envelopes.
Daily comfort zone
€46
Perfect for tracking food + coffee spend or setting Apple Pay limits.
How to use this budget
- Compare the monthly total against your scholarships, savings, or part-time income.
- Experiment with higher housing vs. lower transport costs depending on the arrondissement or neighborhood.
- Duplicate our Google Sheet template (linked on the tools page) for advanced currency conversions and historical tracking.
- Share your results with a financial aid advisor or family so everyone understands the real cost of your semester.