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Living costs in Leeds

Hi,

I'm an international student coming to Leeds this Sep. I'm estimating my budget.
Anyone can give me some ideas on the monthly living expense in Leeds?

I'll apply for Halls and probably will have £300 left each month to cover food/travel/household goods, etc. Will this be enough?

Any advice will be helpful. :smile:

Thanks

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Reply 1

ashleighriot

This year i managed to live on £40 a week when i really needed to. I'd say you need about £60-£70 a week if you don't want to cut back on anything so £300 a month should be fine

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Reply 2

BryanUsrey

I was just going to ask the same question. I was hoping to stay around 1,000 pounds per month, including rent, food and bills. Does everyone think this is possible.

Reply 3

Jippet

Original post by ashleighriot

This year i managed to live on £40 a week when i really needed to. I'd say you need about £60-£70 a week if you don't want to cut back on anything so £300 a month should be fine

Would that be enough for nights out too?

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Reply 4

lovers in japan

Original post by Jippet

Would that be enough for nights out too?

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I spent £25 a week on food and £10 on bills, I cycled to uni so the rest of the money can be used on clothes or going out. I paid my rent in advance and £3000 was plenty for the year for everything else!

Reply 5

BryanUsrey

Original post by lovers in japan

£3,000 per year on living costs?? Can I ask how you managed that, aside from what was mentioned above.

Reply 6

soeganco

Hey I'm in a similar situation as the thread starter. After accomodation and bills, I have about 300-400 pounds a month, is it enough for food, eating out, transport, entertainment, photocopies and others?

Reply 7

username418231

Gonna start living in Leeds in September, so wondering the same thing... :smile:

Reply 8

lovers in japan

Original post by BryanUsrey

£3,000 per year on living costs?? Can I ask how you managed that, aside from what was mentioned above.

Again, like I said, I was lucky that my rent was paid, and then I just had the standard loan. I went out plenty, but I'm a lightweight and got drunk quickly, only went clubbing on Thursday for £1 entry and had £1-£1.50 drinks, didn't have takeaways and cooked from scratch and didn't buy hardly any clothes. It can be done! I was probably in Leeds for 30 weeks of the year, so you have definitely got enough for that!

Reply 9

BryanUsrey

Original post by lovers in japan

So do you think it would be possible to live on £10,000 per year, or maybe a bit higher?

Reply 10

lovers in japan

Original post by BryanUsrey

So do you think it would be possible to live on £10,000 per year, or maybe a bit higher?

If you are not including tuition fees, then yes definitely. I have friends who spent £2500 on rent for the year, maybe £500 on bills and then £2500 all other living costs. :smile:

Reply 11

BryanUsrey

Yes, that is without tuition. Thanks for the help. Now to find a place to stay! :biggrin:

Reply 12

lovers in japan

Might I suggest you try looking for rooms in shared houses through private (Unipol approved/certified) landlords... at this point heavy discounts are offered, as most freshers live in halls and returning students will have signed for somewhere in February/March. Try the Unipol website first :smile:

Reply 13

BryanUsrey

That's where I've been looking, and I have been in contact with a few people here and there. It seems that half of the emails I send out in response to ads are responded too, but that's expected. It's hard to find a place with just two or less people in the house, as most have four or more. Not to mention one that accommodating to a couple.

Reply 14

Muffinz

I'd say if you're going for cheap accomodation, budget about £85 per week for that, then about £40 a week for everything else on top as long as you're watching your wallet. Leeds can be very wallet-friendly if you're dilligent, but eager to part money from fools.

Reply 15

BryanUsrey

I really don't want a loan, as I've been saving for years to ensure that I don't have to get one. If I can keep it to 1,000 per month, I'll have 9,000 extra for fun or random expenses.

So, it seems that because I am bringing my wife with me, student landlords are charging me for two rooms, which I can understand. I have found one place for 520 per month with 40 or so in bills per month. Would that work to stay under 1000 with food and other extras, or would I be pushing my luck to far?

Reply 16

BryanUsrey

Along with my previous question, what is Burley like? Especially the area around LS6 1LR. Is is relatively safe area where one can walk at night without incident?

Reply 17

lovers in japan

Original post by BryanUsrey

Along with my previous question, what is Burley like? Especially the area around LS6 1LR. Is is relatively safe area where one can walk at night without incident?

My best friend lived in that area, I lived just up the road, it's safe, police patrol it regularly, there's a Sainsburys, a Co-op and a very cheap shop attached to the mosque. Good transport by train to the centre, and two bus routes (19/19A and 56) :smile:

Reply 18

jo_azevedo

Original post by BryanUsrey

I am applying for Leeds too (School of Engineering). I am in the same situation, bringing my wife with me. So, is it possible for a couple to live with 1,000 per month (accommodation, food, transport, etc)?

Reply 19

BryanUsrey

Original post by jo_azevedo

I am thinking yes, but only if you can find the right accommodation. I have been doing a lot of research, and it does like it can possible, as long as you don't go out every night of the week and blow tons of money at the pubs.

Are you looking for housemates or do you want to live along with your wife? The former can be tough to work out.