Cost of Living for International Students in the United Kingdom
Cost of Living:
The cost of living in UK varies depending on what part of the country you live in.
If, as a student, you decide to live in London, you will be paying much more than you would in other parts of the country.
If you choose to study:
Within London: GBP11,385 per 9 months
Outside London: GBP9,135 per 9 months
Below is a basic breakdown for your living expenses in the UK (by month), roughly based on a major city (except London)
Hall rent: GBP400 to GBP800
Food: GBP 210
Transport: GBP80
Leisure: GBP170
Books/ Stationery: GBP40
Mobile Phone: GBP30
Information:
Dining - You are not going to get a plate of Chicken Rice at $3.50 anywhere in the UK. The average meal at a chain restaurant costs about GBP10 for food and drinks, while the mid-range restaurants charge about GBP15 - GBP20 for the same.
Takeaways - Probably a student's best meals costings GBP2 - 5 for a kebab or a burger.
Come Budgeting - Nothing beats cooking a self-prepared meal.
Typical Shopping List:
Average Costs -
Pizza (Small): GBp2.50
Soft Drink: GBP1 per can
Wine: GBP6 per bottle
Beer: GBP1 per can
Rice (1 Kg): GBP1.10
Bread (Loaf): GBP1.10
Beef Mince (500g): GBP2.20
Chicken Breast (2/Pack): GBP2
Apples (5/ pack): GBP2
Bananas (5/ pack): GBP1
Tuition Fees:
Tuition Fees differ from institution to institution and even a bit from year to year. Below is an average per calendar year.
Classroom (e.g. Arts, Social Sciences, Business): GBP10,000 - GBP19,000
Laboratory (e.g. Sciences, Engineering): GBP12,500 - GBP22,000
Clinical (e.g. Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary): GBP18,000 - GBP40,000
Disclaimer: All costs are estimated for reference only, so do not base everything on this.
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