[covahk]

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. Thanks

[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

[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.

[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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[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!

[BryanUsrey]

(Original post by lovers in japan)
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!

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

[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?

[Dee Leigh]

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

[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!

[BryanUsrey]

(Original post by lovers in japan)
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!

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

[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.

[BryanUsrey]

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

[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

[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.

[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.

[timeofflight]

Its completely doable on the grant, bursery and loan maximum. Its £7,585.09 at Leeds which is what I manage on. This is for EVERYTHING. You might not get that amount of money from the places I do, but it is ample for me. I go out to the pub every week and out into town for a night out about every month. I Go and at least four camping trips each year and there is always money to spare (not tons) even after things like clothes and trains and haircuts.

[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?

[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?

[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)

[jo_azevedo]

(Original post by 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?

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)?