Student expenses abroad
In addition to paying for tuition, students need to manage their daily expenses. This is much more difficult when it comes to studying abroad.We decided to find out about student expenses: how much money goes, where and how much.
Of course, overseas costs, like tuition fees, vary from country to country. We present you with an analysis of the estimated living expenses in the most popular countries for international students.
USA
USA contains the largest number of the best universities in the world, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard universities. Consequently, there are many foreign students studying there. Accommodation, food and utilities are the main expenses of a student besides tuition and insurance.
Living costs in the United States vary by city, region, and lifestyle.It should be noted right away that living off campus is cheaper than on campus.If we consider the cost of living by city, then New York is considered the most expensive place to live after San Francisco.According to the Economic Policy Institute 2016, the average cost of living in New York is $ 40,000 per year, while in San Francisco, California, the estimated cost goes up to $ 3,632 per month and about $ 43,581 per year.
Estimated living costs (US $)
Meals:
$ 12 - inexpensive food (fast food)
$ 50 - pub / restaurant
$ 20-40 - average weekly receipt for groceries
Rent: $ 500- $ 1500 per month
Utilities monthly average$ 1000- $ 1500
Transport: $ 75 - monthly pass
Personal items:
Jeans: $ 40
Cappuccino: $ 4
Movie ticket: $ 11
UK
UK is the home of many famous and oldestuniversities such as Cambridge, Imperial College London and others. This country has become one of the most demanded places of study for foreign students, especially for those who wish to start a career in the field management, law and social research. It is not easy to allocate expenses in England, living here is very expensive.It is quite profitable to buy a monthly public transport pass, it is very convenient, and students receive several special discounts.It is often better to choose the former between renting an apartment and a university campus. And among the cities for students, Belfast is popular, which is distinguished not only by the cheapness of life, but also by safety, which cannot be said about cosmopolitan London.According to the Study in England website, depending on where you live, one student's weekly budget (including rent) could be estimated at $ 370.
Approximate costsfor accommodation (US $)
Meals
$ 8 - inexpensive food (fast food)
$ 15.50- check in pub / restaurant
$ 67 - average weekly check for groceries
Monthly rent - $ 850 - $ 1000
Utilities - about $ 80 per month
Cell phone - about $ 30 per month
Local monthly pass - $ 60
Personal expenses:
Pair of jeans: $ 80
Cappuccino: $ 4
Movie ticket: $ 12
Overall, one semester in the UK takes about$ 6,200 - 7,000 excluding airfare and programs.
Canada
Wedge leaf country is relatively accessible to international students. However, there are several cities suchlike Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, where living is quite expensive.The average cost per week for a person living in Toronto is $ 1056.91Cd. And if you're looking for a safe city first, Barrie, Guelph, Quebec and Toronto are the most trusted.
Estimated living costs (US $)
Rent: $ 400 inmonth
Utilities: $ 300
Food:$ 200
Lunch at a restaurant $ 7 / dinner $ 14
Transportation: $ 90 monthly pass
Phone cards / cell phone: $ 50
Personal expenses:
Required winter clothing - $ 250-350
Movie ticket: $ 13
On average, one year of life in Canada requires about $ 7,550-11,300.
Australia
Studying in Australia is becoming commonplace for most international students.Living on campus can save you money, but the coveted place in a dorm is not easy to get.
The Department of Immigration requires a student to prove his financial ability in order to obtain a student visa.The required minimum is AUD $ 18,610, but obviously the cost of living expenses varies.Sydney and Melbourne are named the most expensive cities to live in.Hobart and Wollongong, on the other hand, are more cost-effective for students and much cheaper to live there.
Estimated living costs (US $)
Meals:
$ 14 - inexpensive food
$ 63 - a date in a middle-class restaurant
$ 63 - an average weekly check for groceries
Monthly rent $ 942 - $ 1311
Utilities about $ 165 per month
Cell phone about $ 45 per month
Monthly pass about $ 100
Personal expenses:
Pair of jeans: $ 100
Cappuccino: $ 3
Movie ticket: $ 14
For one semester in Australia, you will need about $ 6,000 - 7,500 excluding airfare and programs.
Germany
According to a survey conducted by Times Higher Education, Germany is one of the most internationalized countries in the world.11% of the population of which are students from abroad.Studying in Germany is not as expensive as other popular countries such as USA, UK and Australia. In general, the student must pay a symbolic tuition fee: € 500 per semester, which makes studying there affordable even for students from developing countries. While many have the opportunity to study in Germany for free, this does not exempt them from managing their student expenses.Living in major cities in Germany like Munich is very expensive. What will help reduce costs is a bike.Buy yourself one, better even a used one (about $ 200), which will save you both on the gym and on public transport.
Estimated living costs (US $)
Meals:
$ 9 - food in an inexpensive place
$ 45 - a date in a middle-class restaurant
$ 46 - average weekly receipt for groceries
Monthly rent $ 260 - $ 630
Utilities about $ 238 per month
Cell phone about $ 11 per month
Monthly pass:about $ 72
Personal expenses:
Pair of jeans: $ 86
Cappuccino: $ 3
Movie ticket: $ 11
On average, per semester in Germany, you need about $ 3,800 - 4,500 excluding airfare and programs.
These are the main points regarding student spending abroad.It is worth saying that for different people, even in the same country, living expenses may differ.Here are the average numbers. In any case, you can reduce costs if you find a part-time job or share an apartment with a neighbor. The main thing is to reasonably distribute funds, then study abroad will not be burdensome for you.
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