1. 1    Fees
  2. 2    Insurance
  3. 3    Accommodation
  4. 4    Utilities
  5. 5    Transport
  6. 6    Shopping
  7. 7    Socialising
  8. 8    Eating
  9. 9    Study
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Students staying in homestay accommodation may not have to buy certain things such as bedding. Find out in advance what you will need to budget for.

How will you budget for toiletries, household goods, clothes and treats?

Info on average costs

Enter your food shopping in the Eating section.


Basics

(Household essentials, toiletries, gifts, etc)

£ per week

Clothes

£ per week

Smoking

£ per week

Laundry and cleaning

£ per week

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Useful info

  • Be prepared for annual inflation as costs will go up.
  • Check the opening times of shops, particularly pharmacies. Some shops close by 18.00, but it depends on where you are.
  • Budget for the things you'll have to buy when you arrive: duvets, bedding, plates, glasses etc.
  • Online shopping can be convenient if you don't live near a supermarket.

Balance by year / month / week

Based on  weeks per year

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