Université de Nancy II

Food was cheaper - we shopped in Aldi which didn't exist at home at the time. Telephone - Generally more expensive, along with the added expense of phoning home. Housing was much cheaper - we were able to claim back almost half of our rent. Nightlife in Ireland is very expensive - alcohol is much cheaper in France Travel - Travelling home and taking advantage of being in Europe. Overall - the key expenses were cheaper in France

I traveled more because I was studying abroad; food 9stduent cafeterias and in general) was cheaper because at American schools the meal plans tend to be required and quite pricey. the phoen tends to be more expensive in France.

Basically I spent more in Nancy as during my degree I lived at home with my parents and didn't have to pay for food, telephone or accomodation.

Small products such as shampoo could be extremely expensive, the rent was very cheap and finding student nights or happy hour is the best bet for nightlife.

Food was less thanks to prix fixe menus and student restaurants. Telephone was more because I was calling international. Travel is cheeper if you take the train and buy a "carte 12-25" which gives you 50% reductions.