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Cost of Living in UK for International Students in 2024
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In this blog, international students will learn about the cost of living while studying in the UK in 2024-2025. It includes all the primary and miscellaneous expenses, from housing to extra stuff like stationery, clothes, etc. Living in the UK will be expensive if a student does not know the estimated expenses and the art of money management.
The United Kingdom (UK) stands out as a top study destination as it homes some of the world’s oldest universities and colleges. Studying abroad is a crucial decision for an international student, as it’s not only about studying but experience. While studying, there are a lot of things that require one’s attention. The cost of living is one aspect of studying abroad, along with tuition fees and other miscellaneous expenses. The cost of living depends on the economic conditions of a country.
UK as a Study Destination
Living Cost for International Students in UK
Cost of living (City-wise) in UK in 2024
Cities | Ranges of Cost of Living (Pound) | Ranges of Rents (Pound) | Range of Groceries expenses (Pound) | Ranges of Restaurant price (Pound) |
London | 89-90 | 74-75 | 84-86 | 96-98 |
Derby | 68-69 | 21-22 | 51-52 | 69-70 |
Birmingham | 72-73 | 25-26 | 58-60 | 77-78 |
Oxford | 81-83 | 38-39 | 67-68 | 90-92 |
Newcastle | 69-70 | 24-26 | 55-56 | 71-73 |
Liverpool | 70-72 | 25-27 | 57-58 | 72-73 |
Manchester | 77-78 | 32-33 | 62-64 | 83-84 |
Primary Expenses of international students
Tuition Fee : The tuition fee of the course or program that the student has opted for will be the primary expense. Paying the fee on time resolves issues related to late fee charges. The tuition fee for a student depends on the course level and university.
Housing Expenses : Some of the universities in the UK provide on-campus living options for their students. On-campus living options save one’s travel expenses because university residences are built inside or near the campus. On the other hand, international students also prefer to live in a private room with a roommate. A good roommate is like a new family member. Roommates become like families, helping students deal with homesickness while studying abroad. Below are the details of accommodation in the UK for international students.
Average monthly cost of living in the UK (In ranges) | London (pound) | Other cities (Pound) |
University residence | 727-730 | 515-518 |
Private room | 848-850 | 505-507 |
Utility bills | 45-47 | 40-42 |
Transportation cost: In the UK, transportation costs for international students are notably affordable by using the Oyster card, which offers 30% off travel cards and bus passes. The average cost of transportation is between 40-56 pounds per month.
Items | Quantity | Prices (pound) |
Bread | 1 pack | 0.71-0.74 |
Milk | 1-1.3L | 0.81-0.85 |
Eggs | 6 | 1.15-1.18 |
Rice | 1kg | 1.51-1.53 |
Health expenses: Being an international student away from family, taking care of one's health is important. Buying health insurance in the UK is a wise decision for a healthy future.
Miscellaneous expenses of international students
Conclusion
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