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Cost of Living
in the UK

Understanding living costs is crucial for securing your UK student visa. The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) sets specific financial requirements based on your location and whether you’ll have dependents accompanying you.
Here’s a breakdown of the estimated living costs (including accommodation) required by UKVI:
London: £1,334 per month (up to 9 months) for the student and £845 per month (up to 9 months) for any dependents. This translates to a yearly range of £12,006 to £15,162.
Outside London: £1,023 per month (up to 9 months) for the student and £680 per month (up to 9 months) for any dependents. This translates to a yearly range of £9,167 to £12,240.

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Planning Your Budget

To ensure a comfortable stay, we recommend budgeting between £10,000 and £18,000 annually. Remember, this is just an estimate, and your actual spending might be higher or lower depending on your specific circumstances. Consider creating a detailed budget that reflects your anticipated needs and desired lifestyle.

Expense Category
London (£)
Manchester (£)
Birmingham (£)
Edinburgh (£)
Glasgow (£)
Accommodation
Shared Apartment/House
£400 - £700
£300 - £500
£250 - £450
£300 - £550
£250 - £450
Student Dormitory
£500 - £800
£400 - £600
£300 - £550
£350 - £600
£300 - £550
Private Rental
£700 - £1200
£500 - £900
£400 - £800
£450 - £800
£400 - £800
Utilities
Electricity, Gas, Water
£50 - £100
£40 - £80
£40 - £70
£40 - £80
£40 - £70
Internet
£20 - £40
£20 - £35
£20 - £35
£20 - £40
£20 - £35
Food
Groceries/Home Cooking
£200 - £300
£150 - £250
£150 - £250
£150 - £250
£150 - £250
Eating Out
£100 - £200
£70 - £150
£70 - £150
£70 - £150
£70 - £150
Transport
Public Transport
£50 - £150
£40 - £100
£30 - £100
£40 - £120
£30 - £100
Personal Expenses
Phone Bill
£20 - £40
£15 - £30
£15 - £30
£15 - £30
£15 - £30
Entertainment
£50 - £150
£30 - £100
£30 - £100
£30 - £100
£30 - £100
Health Insurance
£0 - £150
£0 - £150
£0 - £150
£0 - £150
£0 - £150
Educational Supplies
£30 - £50
£30 - £50
£30 - £50
£30 - £50
£30 - £50
Miscellaneous
£50 - £100
£50 - £100
£50 - £100
£50 - £100
£50 - £100
Total
£1120 - £2140
£950 - £1885
£790 - £1645
£910 - £1800
£800 - £1655
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