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22 Ways to Earn 1000 Euros (Tested and Approved)
1. Sell What’s Lying Around Your Home
Search through your closets and sell on Leboncoin, Vinted, or eBay. A forgotten phone in a drawer can fetch between 100 and 300 euros according to Shopify France.
- How long? 1 to 7 days
- What you need: Items in good condition, a smartphone with at least a 12MP camera, the Photoroom app (free) for automatic photo background removal, a tape measure for exact dimensions
- Be aware: Platforms take 5 to 13% (Vinted: 5% + €0.70, eBay: 10-13%, Leboncoin: free but less secure). Demand PayPal Goods and Services or Vinted's integrated payment. Never accept direct bank transfers
- Practical tip: Post on Sunday evenings between 8 PM and 10 PM (peak connection time). Use words like "Excellent condition", "Barely worn", "First hand" in your titles for 30% more views
2. Offer Your Services in the Neighborhood
Babysitting, gardening, cleaning... TaskRabbit and Yoopies connect supply and demand. Word of mouth also works very well. Two hours of cleaning at 20 euros per hour make 40 euros a day according to CafeDuPatrimoine.
- How long? 1 to 2 weeks
- What you need: Criminal record extract B3 (free on justice.fr), civil liability insurance certificate (your home insurance), verified profile on Yoopies (€15/month) or TaskRabbit (free registration), photos of your work
- Be aware: Beyond €3,865/year, mandatory tax declaration. Without CESU, risk of fines up to €45,000 and 3 years in prison for undeclared work. Clients can request a refund up to 3 months later
- Practical tip: Create a "discovery pack" at -30% for the first 2 hours. Always ask for a Google My Business review or on the platform. 5-star reviews triple requests
3. Deliver Meals or Share Your Rides
Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and BlaBlaCar are always looking for people. Twenty deliveries at 5 euros each make 100 euros a week according to Shopify France.
- How long? 2 to 3 weeks
- What you need: Electric bike (Swapfiets rental €75/month), approved insulated bag (€30 on Amazon), waterproof phone holder (€15), power bank 20,000mAh (€25), professional liability insurance (€8/month at Qover)
- Be aware: Self-employed status required (free on autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr). Fuel and wear not reimbursed (count €0.30/km). Work accident not covered without specific insurance
- Practical tip: Golden zones: 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6:30 PM-10 PM near business districts. The Para app (free) calculates your real profitability after expenses. Refuse orders under €1/km
4. Become a Freelancer
Writing, design, translation... Fiverr, Malt, and ComeUp connect professionals and clients. Five writing assignments at 200 euros make 1000 euros according to Hostinger.
- How long? 1 to 4 weeks
- What you need: Portfolio on Behance or Dribbble (free), optimized LinkedIn profile with 500+ connections, Google Ads or HubSpot certification (free), invoicing tool like Freebe or Henrri (free up to 3 clients)
- Be aware: Malt takes a 10% commission, Fiverr 20%, ComeUp 12.5%. VAT required beyond €36,800/year. Ghost clients who disappear after delivery in 15% of cases
- Practical tip: Start your rates at -40% of the market to get the first 5 reviews. Use the Chrome extension "Fiverr Quick Response" to reply in 1 minute (improves ranking). Offer 3 pricing tiers (bronze/silver/gold)
5. Teach Classes
Superprof, Acadomia, or your own site allow you to teach. Twenty hours at 25 euros per hour generate 500 euros per month according to CafeDuPatrimoine.
- How long? 2 to 4 weeks
- What you need: Diploma or certification in the subject (even old), virtual whiteboard Miro or Excalidraw (free), HD webcam minimum 720p (€40), noise-canceling headset (€50 Logitech H390)
- Be aware: Superprof takes €19 on the first lesson only. Demanding parents in 30% of cases. Last-minute cancellations unpaid. Check students' age (parental consent required for minors)
- Practical tip: Create a Google Form for a free 15-minute evaluation. Prepare 10 typical exercise sheets on Canva. Offer the 11th hour free (guaranteed loyalty). Target math and physics (70% of demand)
6. Take Surveys
Swagbucks, Toluna, and Amazon Mechanical Turk pay for your opinion. Fifty surveys at 2 euros each bring in 100 euros per month according to RadinMalin.
- How long? 1 to 2 months
- What you need: Dedicated email (avoids spam), verified PayPal, Chrome extension "Prolific Assistant" for notifications, free VPN like ProtonVPN (some surveys are geo-restricted)
- Be aware: 70% of sites are scams. Payment threshold often at €20-30. Personal data sold. Real-time: 3-5€/hour maximum. Ban if inconsistent answers
- Practical tip: Sign up on Prolific (pays in pounds, more profitable). Always answer "yes" to filter questions about your purchases. The AttaPoll app pays from €2.50. Keep an Excel file of your earnings for taxes
7. Rent Out What You Don’t Use
A room on Airbnb, parking, equipment on Kiwiiz... A room at 50 euros a night brings in 1000 euros in 20 nights according to N26.
- How long? 2 to 4 weeks
- What you need: Professional photos (or iPhone 11+ in portrait mode), description of at least 500 words with local keywords, welcome kit (Wi-Fi, map, restaurants), smart lock Nuki or Yale (€200)
- Be aware: Tourist tax to be paid (0.20 to 4€/night depending on the city). Mandatory city hall declaration. Limit of 120 days/year for primary residence. Neighbors can complain about nuisances
- Practical tip: Price -15% for the first 3 weeks to get reviews. Install a Ring outdoor camera (€100) for security. Automate with Guesty or Smoobu (check-in, messages). Rent your basement or garage on JeStocke.com
8. Do Affiliate Marketing
Recommend products on a blog, YouTube, or social media. Amazon Associates pays 5% on 20,000 euros of sales, which is 1000 euros according to Shopify Canada.
- How long? 1 to 3 months
- What you need: WordPress.org site (Hostinger hosting €2.99/month), ThirstyAffiliates plugin (link management), Google Analytics 4 configured, Instagram Creator or TikTok Business account
- Be aware: Amazon closes accounts without sales for 6 months. Commission reduced to 1-3% on electronics. Obligation to mention "affiliate link" (DGCCRF fine up to €300,000). 24-hour cookie only on Amazon
- Practical tip: ShareASale and CJ Affiliate pay better (10-30%). Create comparison tables with Elementor. Use Bitly to track your links. Video reviews convert 3x better than text
9. Start a Blog
WordPress or Wix make creation easy. Google AdSense, affiliate marketing, and sponsored content generate income. Ten thousand monthly views at 10 euros per 1000 views make 100 euros per month according to Hostinger.
- How long? 3 to 6 months
- What you need: .com domain name (€12/year OVH), WordPress theme Astra or GeneratePress (free), Yoast SEO configured, Google Search Console connected, editorial calendar on Notion
- Be aware: Google Sandbox = 0 traffic for 3-6 months. AdSense rejects 90% of new sites. GDPR required (cookie banner, legal notices). Duplicate content = Google penalty
- Practical tip: Aim for 50 articles of 2000 words before monetizing. Use AnswerThePublic to find topics. Ezoic pays 3x more than AdSense from 10,000 views/month. Write with Jasper.ai or Claude (70% time-saving)
10. Sell an Online Course
Udemy, Teachable, or your site host your courses. A course at 50 euros sold 20 times brings in 1000 euros according to CafeDuPatrimoine.
- How long? 1 to 3 months
- What you need: Blue Yeti or Rode PodMic microphone (€100), OBS Studio for recording (free), Camtasia or DaVinci Resolve for editing (free), Canva Pro slides (€12/month), detailed script of 20,000 words
- Be aware: Udemy takes 50% if they bring the student, 3% otherwise. Unconditional refund within 30 days. Frequent piracy on torrent sites. Content update required every 6 months
- Practical tip: Pre-sell on Gumroad before creating everything. Offer a free webinar to convert (15-20% rate). Add interactive quizzes with Typeform. Create a private Discord community (perceived value +40%)
11. Start a YouTube Channel
Tutorials, vlogs... Advertising and sponsors fund your channel. One hundred thousand views at 5 euros per 1000 views bring in 500 euros according to RadinMalin.
- How long? 3 to 6 months
- What you need: Recent smartphone or camera (Sony ZV-1 used €400), Rode Wireless Go lavalier microphone (€200), Neewer 660 LED lighting (€80), Adobe Premiere Pro (€24/month) or DaVinci Resolve (free)
- Be aware: 1000 subscribers + 4000 watch hours to monetize. Low French CPM (€2-5). Demonetization for copyrighted music. Creative burnout in 60% of cases after 1 year
- Practical tip: Publish on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 PM (peak audience). Thumbnails with face + text = +35% clicks. Use TubeBuddy for SEO optimization. Shorts earn 100x less but boost subscribers
12. Open an Online Store
Shopify or Etsy host your business. Fifty sales at 20 euros generate 1000 euros according to Shopify France.
- How long? 1 to 3 months
- What you need: Shopify Basic (€27/month), Debut theme (free), Stripe or PayPal Business account, Facebook Ads budget of at least €200, product photos on a white background, clear return policy
- Be aware: Real margins 15-30% after all expenses. Stock that doesn't move. GDPR + T&Cs required (€450 with a lawyer or LegalStart). VAT due from the first euro. Aliexpress competition
- Practical tip: Test with WooCommerce (free) before Shopify. Use Printful for print-on-demand without stock. Facebook Pixel + retargeting required. Abandoned cart email with Klaviyo (30% conversion)
13. Offer Consulting
Business, marketing, career... Zoom and Clarity.fm facilitate consultations. Ten sessions at 100 euros bring in 1000 euros according to Hostinger.
- How long? 2 to 4 weeks
- What you need: LinkedIn Premium profile (€30/month), Calendly Pro calendar (€8/month), Zoom Pro for unlimited sessions (€14/month), proposal template on Canva, documented case studies
- Be aware: Impostor syndrome in 80% of cases. Clients who want everything for free "just 5 minutes". Unpaid invoices (require 50% deposit). Professional liability engaged on your advice
- Practical tip: Niche precisely (e.g., "SEO for Shopify e-commerce"). Offer a free 30min audit with an action plan. Create a lead magnet (20-page PDF guide). Psychological pricing: €97 instead of €100
14. Create an App
A productivity app can earn through in-app purchases or ads. A thousand downloads at 1 euro generate 1000 euros according to Famille Nomade Digitale.
- How long? 3 to 6 months
- What you need: Apple Developer account (€99/year) and Google Play (€25 one-time), Figma for mockups (free), Flutter or React Native, Firebase for backend (free up to 10k users), ASO with AppTweak
- Be aware: 99% of apps never generate 1000€. Apple takes 30% (15% under $1M/year). Mandatory updates every 3 months. User support time-consuming. Crash = immediate 1-star reviews
- Practical tip: Start with a PWA (Progressive Web App) to test. Use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. AdMob pays €0.10-0.50 for 1000 ads. Launch on Product Hunt for initial visibility
15. Design Websites
WordPress and Wix allow you to create for clients. Two sites at 500 euros each bring in 1000 euros according to Hostinger.
- How long? 2 to 4 weeks
- What you need: Elementor Pro account (€49/year), Envato Elements license (€16/month for all templates), LocalWP for local testing (free), GTmetrix Pro for optimization (€15/month), GDPR contract template
- Be aware: Clients wanting "just a small change" after delivery (scope creep). Client hosting crashes = you're responsible. WordPress hacked if not maintained. Final payment hard to obtain (30% of cases)
- Practical tip: Charge 30% at order, 40% halfway, 30% before delivery. Use ManageWP to manage multiple sites. Offer maintenance €50/month (recurring revenue). Specialize (restaurants, lawyers...)
16. Publish a Book
Amazon Kindle and Kobo host your writings. Five hundred sales at 2 euros each generate 1000 euros according to CafeDuPatrimoine.
- How long? 2 to 4 months
- What you need: Scrivener for writing (€50) or Google Docs, Grammarly Premium (€12/month), cover on Canva or 99designs (€300), free ISBN via KDP, configured KDP account with bank details
- Be aware: Amazon takes 65% under €2.99 sales price. No visibility without marketing. Purchased reviews = ban. Exclusive rights KDP Select for 90 days. Frequent plagiarism on pirate sites
- Practical tip: Launch price €0.99 for 5 days. Use Publisher Rocket ($97) for profitable keywords. Create a series (readers buy the sequel). Email list with BookFunnel. Aim for 50-100 pages (sweet spot)
17. Invest in Real Estate Crowdfunding
Anaxago and ClubFunding offer project shares. A thousand euros invested at 8% annually brings in 80 euros per year according to CafeDuPatrimoine.
- How long? 12 to 24 months to reach 1000 euros
- What you need: ID and proof of address, bank details, AMF questionnaire on financial knowledge, minimum €1000 to invest, patience to analyze files (10h study/project)
- Be aware: Capital not guaranteed (possible losses). Entry fees 0-5%. No liquidity for 18-36 months. PFU taxation 30% on gains. Frequent repayment delays (40% of projects)
- Practical tip: Diversify over at least 10 projects. Favor developers with a 5+ year history. Avoid yields >12% (too risky). Join investor Facebook groups for feedback
18. Make and Sell Handmade Goods
Jewelry, decorations, clothing... Etsy and Tictail host your creations. Fifty sales at 20 euros make 1000 euros according to Shopify France.
- How long? 1 to 2 months
- What you need: Basic materials (€100-200 depending on craft), 40cm lightbox (€30 Amazon), precision scale for shipping costs (€20), personalized packaging VistaPrint (€0.50/unit), thank you stamp (€15)
- Be aware: Etsy takes 6.5% + €0.30 per sale + 5% payment fees. Copied by Chinese competitors in 2 weeks. Rising raw material costs. Mandatory Urssaf declaration (even as a hobby)
- Practical tip : Photograph in "lifestyle" mode (worn/in situation). Use eRank for Etsy SEO. Price = (materials × 3) + time. Create bundles/lots. Instagram Reels + local hashtags (#handmadeFrance) for free traffic
19. Sell Photos or AI Art
Shutterstock buys your photos. MidJourney creates works to sell on Etsy. Five hundred downloads at 2 euros each bring in 1000 euros according to RadinMalin.
- How long? 2 to 4 months
- What you need: Camera 24MP minimum or iPhone 12+, Adobe Lightroom (€12/month), verified contributor account on 3 stock photo sites, MidJourney ($10/month), 1TB cloud storage
- Be aware: Shutterstock pays $0.25 per download initially. Saturation on landscapes/sunsets. AI banned on Getty. Image rights required for recognizable people. Very unpredictable income
- Practical tip: Specialize (business, medical, local lifestyle). Upload at least 50 photos/week. Keywords in English only. Adobe Stock pays better (33%). Sell the same on 5 different platforms
20. Rent a Room Regularly
Airbnb for short term or a fixed tenant. A room at 500 euros per month according to N26.
- How long? 1 to 2 months
- What you need: Mandatory energy performance certificate (€150), smoke and CO detectors (€50), landlord insurance (€15/month), standard lease contract for mobility or shared housing, move-in inspection via LocService
- Be aware: 1-month notice if furnished. Non-recoverable rental charges if flat-rate. Nuisances = possible termination of main lease. Mandatory property income declaration. Tenant's APL can lower your net rent
- Practical tip: Target foreign students or apprentices (parents' solvency). 9-month renewable lease avoids tacit renewal. Free Visale guarantee up to 30 years. Photos in the morning (natural light). Price 10% below market = rented in 48h
21. Start a Podcast
Sponsors and Patreon fund your show. Two sponsors at 500 euros each make 1000 euros according to Hostinger.
- How long? 3 to 6 months
- What you need: Audio-Technica AT2020 USB microphone (€100), Behringer U-Phoria interface (€60), Audacity or Hindenburg Pro (€30/month), hosting Ausha (€15/month), professional cover art Fiverr (€50)
- Be aware: 90% of podcasts abandoned before episode 7. Monetization from 1000 downloads/episode only. Engagement drops 70% after 20 minutes. Sponsors want precise demographic data
- Practical tip: Episodes 15-25 min max. Publish Wednesday 6 AM. Transcription with Descript improves SEO. Offer "mid-roll ads" (ads in the middle of the episode) at €25 CPM. Cross-promotion with 3 similar podcasts
22. Develop AI Agents
Multi-Channel Processing systems sell on CodeCanyon. Twenty sales at 50 euros each bring in 1000 euros according to Famille Nomade Digitale.
- How long? 3 to 6 months
- What you need: GitHub Pro account (€4/month), OpenAI or Claude API (pay-as-you-go), Replit or Vercel for deployment (free/€20/month), documentation with Docusaurus, extended CodeCanyon license ($60)
- Be aware: API costs can quickly explode (monitor with Langfuse). Plagiarized code = marketplace ban. Complex technical customer support. API updates can break your code. Responsibility if AI generates problematic content
- Practical tip: Start with Langchain templates. Sell on Gumroad in parallel (100% of revenue). Create an interactive demo. Add a "kill switch" to limit usage. Target a specific niche (SEO agents, customer service agents...)
Final Thoughts
A well-paid job used to be the only way to earn 1000 € a day.
However, those days are over.
With active and passive income streams available to almost anyone willing to put in the effort, it's easier than ever to turn your dreams into reality.
With the right strategies, creativity, and hard work, you can start making money online today and accumulate up to 1000 € a day.
Moreover, most ideas can be considered as work from home, which is a plus.
Further reading: If you know how to sell, your imagination is the only limit to how much money you can make.
On the other hand, if you're just starting out, here's how to become a digital nomad and work from anywhere.
