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What It REALLY Costs Us to Live in the South of France (Family of 4)

What does it really cost to live in the South of France as a family of four? After living here for over a year, I’m sharing our real monthly cost of living in France - including rent, utilities, groceries, children’s expenses, transport, healthcare and the everyday costs that quietly add up. If you’re wondering how much it costs to live in France in 2026, especially outside major cities like Paris, this is a realistic breakdown of family life in a village in Occitanie in the South of France. This is not a luxury expat lifestyle, just honest numbers from a foreign family living in France with two young children. If you’re planning a move to France, researching relocation, or trying to understand the true cost of living in France with kids, I hope this gives you clarity. In this video I cover: – Rent and housing costs in the South of France – Utilities and seasonal electricity bills – Groceries and monthly food budget – Children and school expenses – Transport and car costs in rural France – Healthcare in France (including mutuelle and reimbursements) – Hidden everyday expenses – Our full monthly total 👉 If you’d like a clearer explanation of how the French healthcare system works — reimbursements, mutuelle, and what you actually pay out of pocket — I explain it step by step here: 🔗    • Understanding French Healthcare — What It ...   I’m currently working on a practical guide about moving to France and the day-to-day realities of living here — I’ll share more soon. 🙂 🌿 Helpful Resources 📖 French learning (something I’ve been listening to lately and found really helpful): Learn French with Paul Noble (Audiobook) 🇬🇧 Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4t4bvby 🇫🇷 Amazon France: https://amzn.to/4acHZsC 🇺🇸 Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bSulMv (These are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel. 🤍) 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro – Our Real Monthly Cost 00:30 Housing Costs in the South of France 02:53 Utilities 06:17 Groceries & Food 07:30 Pet Costs 09:00 Children – School, Activities & Clothing 11:09 Nursery Costs Explained 12:05 Transport – Car, Fuel & Insurance 15:51 Healthcare in France 17:57 Miscellaneous Monthly Expenses 19:40 Our Total Monthly Cost & Final Thoughts 📍 Living in: Occitanie, South of France 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of four + dog — If you enjoy calm, honest lifestyle content about living in France: Subscribe 🤍 #costoflivingfrance #livinginfrance #expatfrance #movingtofrance #familybudget