Living Costs in the UK
It’s not just tuition fees and accommodation that need to be taken into account when you’re considering the amount of money you need to bring to the UK with you. You also need to think about money for food, travel, clothing and personal items, laundry, course materials such as books and stationery, and leisure activities.
Weekly Estimated Costs
|
Self-catering College Halls of Residence accommodation |
£65 - £71 |
|
Food |
£30 - £40 |
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Local travel (cost of bus/train pass) for a StudentPlus MetroCard |
£18.30 |
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Clothing and personal items |
£15 |
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Books and stationery |
£7 |
|
Entertainment |
£15 |
Bear in mind that the first term after your arrival can be the most expensive, as you will need to purchase items for the rest of the year, such as books and kitchen equipment, as well as warmer clothes. You may also find that you spend more on social activities in this time, as you meet and make friends with other students.
For general information about living costs in the UK, please follow the link below:
www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/living_costs.php
For an interactive budget planner, please follow the link below for the Uniaid International Student Calculator:
www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/