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The cost of living for an international student in the UK

Author: Jane Powell
by Jane Powell
Posted: Dec 26, 2022

Cost of Living for Indian Students in the UK

It's also important to decide where in the UK you want to study when you decide to go there to school. Some parts of the UK, like London and the rest of the south, are more expensive than Manchester, Leeds, and other popular northern cities in England. Wales and Scotland are even cheaper places to live in the UK.

Here is how much it costs to live in the UK as an international student, according to the UK government (tuition fees are not included):

  1. London costs £1,265 (per month)
  2. Outside of London, it costs £1,015 a month.

Costs of living in the UK

When you go to college in the UK, you can either live on campus or live somewhere else. There are two more ways to live on campus: with other students or in a private residence.

When you live in university halls or private housing for international students, your university housing costs will also cover the following utilities:

  1. Water Electricity Laundry
  2. Wi-Fi \sGas

Costs of Getting Around in the UK

Moving around the UK is easy, and international students have many ways to get around, some of which are cheaper. Avoid taking taxis if you can, but student-friendly cards for coaches and, most importantly, trains can get you huge discounts.

It is best to use a travel card when getting around a city or town. Here are the average costs of getting around in some of the most popular UK cities.

Prices of food in the UK

During your time in the UK, you should do smart shopping and plan your meals accordingly. Universities often offer discounted meals on campus, but this all adds up, so think about how much it will cost you to live as a student before you eat out every day.

You will usually spend between £150 and £250 on food and groceries as an international student.

Different ways to bank in the UK

In the UK, most transactions are done in pounds and pence. You can also pay with debit or credit cards instead of cash or coins. All UK banks offer incentives to international students, like insurance for your cell phone or discounts at stores, to get you to open an account with them. Before you open an account, look around to see what each bank has to offer.

International students can open a bank account in the UK at a number of different banks. As an international student in the UK, you will need the following to open a bank account:

Passport

  1. Proof of enrollment from the university
  2. Proof of where you lived before and where you live now
  3. Your home bank's statements and references

If you want to be an international student in the UK, contact Zoom Abroad to set up a free consultation and get started on your application for the next intake.

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