Students planning tools

Calculators for Students in Europe

Student budgets are often tight. These calculators help students in European cities estimate rent, food, transport, study materials, health insurance and whether their income covers all costs.

Estimate only

All calculators use the values you enter. No official tax, visa, immigration, legal or financial advice is provided. Results are planning estimates only.

Best calculators for students

Open these tools to estimate costs, income and affordability for your situation.

Budget

Monthly Budget Calculator

Add household categories to estimate monthly costs for housing, food, transport, bills, and savings.

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Housing

Salary After Rent Calculator

See how much money you really have left after rent, utilities and monthly costs are deducted from your salary.

Open Salary After Rent Calculator
Budget

Student Budget Calculator

Plan your monthly student budget across rent, food, transport, study materials, health insurance and entertainment.

Open Student Budget Calculator

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Student budget calculator for Prague.

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Student budget calculator for Lisbon.

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Student budget calculator for Madrid.

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Student budget calculator for Amsterdam.

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Frequently asked questions

What income should students enter?

Enter all sources: scholarship, part-time work, family support and any grants. This gives the most useful budget result.

Does this include tuition fees?

No automatic tuition data is included. Enter the monthly equivalent of your tuition in the Other costs field.

Can I use this before studying abroad?

Yes. Enter the expected costs for your destination city to estimate whether your budget will cover living expenses.

How much emergency money should a student keep?

A common guideline is 1–3 months of essential costs. Even a small buffer helps when unexpected costs arise.

Disclaimer

All calculators on this page are planning estimates only. They use the values you enter and do not provide official tax, payroll, immigration, visa, legal, financial, medical or relocation advice. Costs, tax rules and local requirements differ by country and change over time. Always verify important decisions with official sources or qualified professionals.