The table below is an illustration of how your living expenses might break down over a year.
|
University accommodation |
Room in privately rented shared house |
|
| Rent |
110 (indicative) |
70 |
| Deposit |
none |
7 (refundable) |
| Gas/electricity |
included in rent |
7 |
| Water rates |
included in rent |
2 |
| Food/toiletries |
35 |
35 |
| Course costs |
12 |
12 |
| Insurance** |
included in rent |
1 |
| Clothes |
15 |
15 |
| Leisure |
50 |
50 |
| Travel |
15 |
15 |
| TV licence |
3 |
3 |
| Phone/misc |
10 |
10 |
| Data link |
included in rent |
2 |
| Per week |
£250 |
£232 |
| Total for a full 42 week academic session* |
£10,500 |
£9,744 |
*These figures do not include your expenditure over the summer vacation (approx ten weeks). You will incur additional expenditure during this time that will include at least ten weeks rent if you have a 52 week contract in private rented accommodation. **Insurance costs depend on the level of valuables covered. We advise students to shop around for the best deal. |
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Visit www.housing.bham.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information on University accommodation costs.
For more detailed advice on student money matters visit: www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/finance/advice/budgeting.shtml
