The money spent on living in a specific area is called living expenses. Here include accommodation, food, transport costs, utility bills, etc. The UK is a developed country and the cost of living here is also much higher. Especially international students have to struggle to cope with this price.
There is a high tendency among young people in Bangladesh to study abroad. Young people in particular want to go to the UK. Here is mentioned living costs outside London. So that students can prepare themselves financially before studying abroad.
London is the capital of the UK. So the cost of living here is also very high. However, the cost is comparatively lower in cities outside the capital. Below are the details of the living costs outside London:
If you are an undergraduate student and live on campus, your living expenses will be slightly lower. Because your institution will not charge you any unnecessary fees. Even then, the amount you will have to spend each year is £5,000–£6,000.
Postgraduate students in the UK are likely to pay slightly more than undergraduate students. The average cost of living on campus is around £5,500–£6,500 per year. However, it is best to consult with the institute and the Bangladeshis living there regarding this matter. Then you can make an appropriate decision when it comes to budgeting.
It is natural that the cost of living in private accommodation will be higher. However, there are two ways to live in private accommodation. Number 1 is sharing a room and the other is living alone in a room or house. The details of this matter are mentioned below.
Before renting a house, you should look at which area has the lowest costs. Then, the roommate will have to be decided based on the rent of the house that will be rented. Sharing a room like this greatly reduces the cost of living. In such a condition you have to spend £7,000–£7,500 annually.
The cost of living alone is high in any country. The UK is no exception. Your cost of living will depend on which city you are in and what kind of apartment you are renting. Even then, it can be said that living alone in any city in the UK will cost a minimum of £8,000–£9,000
Council tax is a special tax that homeowners and tenants have to pay to the council. By paying this tax, the council provides various services to citizens. Such as keeping the city clean, any emergency services and security services, etc. However, as a Bangladeshi student, you will need to discuss with the locals whether you will have to pay this tax. If you don't have to pay it, then your expenses have decreased a bit.
Nowadays, it is difficult to live without the internet. And the internet is essential for students. Without it, it would be very difficult to study and research. So, when using internet service, you need to check carefully what the speed will be and what the package is. And how many pounds you have to pay as an internet bill per month depends on the speed, package, and service provider. However, if you want, you can talk to someone who uses a router. In this case, your monthly internet bill will be much lower.
Here are the sectors where you will have to spend pounds when you go to the UK. Usually, these are five.
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