Cost of living in Strasbourg — is your salary enough?
Strasbourg rents average €800/month; EU institutions and cross-border employment drive steady demand. Strasbourg's moderate costs and EU-adjacent salary levels mean mid-income earners typically meet or exceed France's savings benchmark.
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At typical Strasbourg costs (€800 rent)
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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from INSEE Budget de Famille 2022. Figures in EUR.
Frequently asked questions — Living in Strasbourg
How much does it cost to live in Strasbourg?+
Core monthly costs in Strasbourg run about €1,750 — roughly €800 for rent and €950 for other living expenses (food, transport, utilities, basics). Strasbourg rents average €800/month; EU institutions and cross-border employment drive steady demand.
What is the median rent in Strasbourg?+
The median rent in Strasbourg is around €800 per month. Strasbourg is classified as a moderate cost cost-of-living city in France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Strasbourg?+
Using the 70%-rule (core costs ≤ 70% of gross), you need roughly €30,000 per year before tax to live comfortably in Strasbourg. That leaves room to hit the 14% savings benchmark for France.
Is Strasbourg expensive compared to the rest of France?+
Strasbourg sits in the moderate cost tier within France. Strasbourg's moderate costs and EU-adjacent salary levels mean mid-income earners typically meet or exceed France's savings benchmark.
How much of your income should rent take in Strasbourg?+
The standard rule is no more than 30% of gross income on rent. At €800/month in Strasbourg, that means a gross income of at least €32,000 per year to stay under the 30% threshold.
Can you still save money living in Strasbourg?+
Yes — the France benchmark for mid-income earners is 14% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Strasbourg, hitting that rate is comfortably achievable for most mid-income households.