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Living costs vary dramatically across UK cities. An international student in London might spend GBP 18,000 annually on living expenses, while a student in Durham could live on GBP 10,000. Here's the data for 2026.

Accommodation

不同城市的住宿费用差异显著,具体如下: 1、 伦敦(1–2区) · 大学宿舍每周 GBP 180–280 · 私人合租每周 GBP 160–240 2、 伦敦(3–4区) · 大学宿舍每周 GBP 140–200 · 私人合租每周 GBP 130–180 3、 曼彻斯特 · 大学宿舍每周 GBP 110–150 · 私人合租每周 GBP 90–130 4、 爱丁堡 · 大学宿舍每周 GBP 120–160 · 私人合租每周 GBP 100–140 5、 谢菲尔德 · 大学宿舍每周 GBP 90–120 · 私人合租每周 GBP 75–100

Monthly Budget Summary

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各城市月度预算汇总如下: 1、 伦敦 · 住宿 GBP 800 · 餐饮 GBP 250 · 交通 GBP 90 · 娱乐 GBP 150 · 月度总计 GBP 1,290 2、 曼彻斯特 · 住宿 GBP 480 · 餐饮 GBP 200 · 交通 GBP 40 · 娱乐 GBP 100 · 月度总计 GBP 820 3、 爱丁堡 · 住宿 GBP 520 · 餐饮 GBP 220 · 交通 GBP 45 · 娱乐 GBP 120 · 月度总计 GBP 905

Over a 9-month academic year, the difference between London and Manchester is approximately GBP 4,230. Over three years, that’s GBP 12,690—enough to fund a master’s degree at some universities.

Money-Saving Tips

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  1. Use the 16–25 Railcard: GBP 30/year for 1/3 off rail fares
  2. Cook in groups: Shared cooking reduces per-person food costs by 30%
  3. Student discounts: UNiDAYS and Student Beans for retail; TOTUM card for broader discounts
  4. Council Tax exemption: Full-time students are exempt—make sure you register this
  5. Bank account: Open a UK student account with interest-free overdraft (Santander offers GBP 1,500)