Is Oxford a pricey place to live as a student?

Hey!
I’m moving to Oxford soon and just trying to get an idea of how much I’ll need monthly.
Would you say Oxford is expensive for students?
Roughly how much do you spend on food, transport, and just daily stuff?
Any honest advice or examples would help a lot. Thanks

Hey!
I’m moving to Oxford soon and just trying to get an idea of how much I’ll need monthly.
Would you say Oxford is expensive for students?
Roughly how much do you spend on food, transport, and just daily stuff?
Any honest advice or examples would help a lot. Thanks

Hey!
I’m moving to Oxford soon and just trying to get an idea of how much I’ll need monthly.
Would you say Oxford is expensive for students?
Roughly how much do you spend on food, transport, and just daily stuff?
Any honest advice or examples would help a lot. Thanks

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If you mean to say you are moving to the university of Oxford, then you should have cheaper accommodation and food than is typically available at other universities, but this can depend on which college. At my own college (St John’s), my accommodation is typically £1500 - £1600 per term (so £4500 - £4800 per academic year) and the food in college isn’t badly priced at all (£5.30 for a 3 course formal dinner).
With Oxford Brookes, I have no idea. Given it has far less wealth available to it than the University of Oxford, it will not subsidise food and accommodation nearly as much.

Hi @Sem06,
Thank you for your message 😊
You’ve probably seen stories in the media about the rising cost of living and might be feeling a bit concerned. But please be rest assured, there are lots of ways to plan and budget for a full and enjoyable student life in Oxford!
Many students find that having a part-time job can really help with expenses, and some even consider taking a year out to work and save before starting university. There are also lots of fun activities you can enjoy for free or on a budget around the city.
Here are a few more tips that might help:
To get a better idea of general living costs and some practical budgeting tips, please feel free to visit our living costs webpage. It’s a great resource to help you plan your finances and make the most of your time in Oxford.
I hope that this helps!
Best wishes,
Clare
Admissions
Oxford Brookes University