490 euro. This is the amount, per month, that French households believe they lack to live decently, according to the latest Cofidis and CSA Research survey* on the financial strategies of the French. To make up for this sum, some are forced to dip into their personal savings, use their bank overdraft or even call on a relative to obtain financial assistance. Others might be tempted to chain odd jobs in order to support themselves…

Here are, according to Golden Bees, the best paid odd jobs in France:

If you are looking for additional income without working, there are also methods which, of course, will not double your savings, but will sometimes provide you with a significant supplement. Here are 5 in our slideshow below.

*: Sample of 1,510 French people, representative of the French population aged 18, including 877 credit holders. Sample constituted according to the quota method. The online survey was conducted from March 28 to April 4, 2022.