Cost of Living in the UK

The major parameter that students consider before descending on a country is the tuition fee and if they can manage the living expenses in that country. Most of the students try to work and study to full fill their daily living expenses with the amount they earn from part-time jobs, so it becomes important to know about the amount of major monthly expenses and the amount they would be earning per hour in that country. So, in this article, we will look at the rate of different expenses that students need to spend monthly. According to the sources the average monthly expenditure for an international student range from £1100 to £1400 this might depend on the place you choose to leave and your preferences, the detailed breakdown of expenses is shown

Accommodation

The UK has different options for accommodation for their international students such as accommodation by the university or private accommodation. Students might get free or discounted accommodation with their offer itself from the university, the most affordable stay would be in university residence halls. Whereas coming to private accommodation outside the campus would range from £350 to £550 per month based on location which could be split between friends and living in sharing, students should find a location nearby campus to minimize traveling charges

Traveling

The best way to travel in and around the UK would be by choosing public transport. The subways, regional trains, buses, and tubes cost low for traveling and they also have offers for students on tickets and monthly passes which makes it easier to travel. Students can choose airways, intercity buses, or railways if willing to travel to other cities.

Utilities

The daily utility bills like internet, mobile bills, transportation, stationery, electricity, water, and gas might charge from £50 to £120 per month

Food cost

The cost of groceries and food items may charge around £80 to £100 based on choices. If students try to order food from outside it would double the cost of food which might range up to £250. So, to limit the cost of the food they can lessen their spending on food by preparing homemade food. Apart from that students should pay for monthly insurance premium of £15 to £25 and other additional charges might vary from around £50 to £100 per month.

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