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Cost of living in UK<\/b> is one of the first things that students consider before applying to any university in the UK. All prospective students must be aware of the various costs that they might need to handle while in UK. It is always advised to be prepared with an estimated budget before going abroad. Choosing the right city for studying is as important as choosing the right university, if not more. UK is an expensive country to live in. Compared to India, the <\/span>living cost in UK<\/b> is 174% higher. Cities like London are among the most expensive in the world. A student needs to take into account the accommodation expenses, travel expenses, food charges, and other miscellaneous expenses. If planned well, students can easily manage their expenses. By making informed choices, prospective students can greatly reduce their financial burden and efficiently handle their cost of living in UK<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will talk in detail about the various costs that students who wish to study in the UK might face. First, we will have a look at the average cost of living in different regions of the UK.\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of living in UK – Region-wise comparison of average costs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The living cost in UK increases slightly as you move to the South of UK. Similarly, the costs in the North of the UK are comparatively less. Simply put, the further up North you go, the cheaper the cost of living is.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The table below shows the average of living cost per household in terms of annual spend in GBP.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/b><\/td>\nRegion<\/b><\/td>\nAverage annual cost of living (in GBP)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\nNorth East<\/span><\/td>\n20,976<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\nWales<\/span><\/td>\n22,018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/span><\/td>\nWest Midlands<\/span><\/td>\n22,666<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\nYorkshire & the Humber<\/span><\/td>\n23,506<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/span><\/td>\nScotland<\/span><\/td>\n23,630<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/span><\/td>\nNorth West<\/span><\/td>\n23,635<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/span><\/td>\nNorthern Ireland<\/span><\/td>\n23,861<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/span><\/td>\nEast Midlands<\/span><\/td>\n25,478<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/span><\/td>\nSouth West<\/span><\/td>\n25,704<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/span><\/td>\nEast<\/span><\/td>\n26,789<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/span><\/td>\nSouth East<\/span><\/td>\n30,346<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/span><\/td>\nLondon<\/span><\/td>\n30,898<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*The costs mentioned here are tentative and the actual value might vary slightly based on a number of factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average annual cost of living in UK is <\/span>GBP 25,766.<\/b><\/p>\n

Cost of living in UK – Expenses involved<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Being an International student, you need to take care of a number of expenses in the UK. Not just the basic rent but numerous other costs are also involved. The table below talks about the different expenses that an international student has to manage in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/b><\/td>\nCost involved<\/b><\/td>\nAverage expense (in GBP)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\nRent<\/span><\/td>\n650 per month (within the city)<\/span>
<\/span>550 per month (outside the city)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\nCouncil tax<\/span><\/td>\n25 per week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/span><\/td>\nOther utilities<\/span><\/td>\n40 per week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\nTelevision license<\/span><\/td>\n150 per year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/span><\/td>\nTravel costs<\/span><\/td>\n55 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/span><\/td>\nMobile phone plan<\/span><\/td>\n40 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/span><\/td>\nOther costs<\/span><\/td>\n250 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\nTotal cost<\/b><\/td>\n1300-1500 per month<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Now let?s take a deeper look into these costs.<\/span><\/p>\n