These are estimated lower and upper costs of living in Edinburgh. The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits.
These costs are broken down by month. You can calculate your estimated budget based on how long you will be in Edinburgh.
These costs do not include tuition fees.
Some students may need to pay additional course costs.
| Monthly Costs: Lower range | Monthly Costs: Upper range | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | £360 | £700 |
| Food | £140 | £250 |
| Gas/electricity* | £40 | £80 |
| Internet | £20 | £60 |
| Mobile phone | £10 | £50 |
| Laundry/toiletries | £10 | £40 |
| Printing, stationery, photocopying, text books | £25 | £50 |
| Total per month | £605 | £1,230 |
*Most University accommodation includes gas and electricity costs.
Initial one-off costs
When you first begin university life there will be some one-off costs to consider. It is important to plan for these in your budget where necessary.
| Temporary accommodation | Around £50 per night |
| Deposit for accommodation | £360 – £1,050 - Usually equivalent to one months’ rent. International students might need to pay more than this in the absence of a UK-based guarantor. In University accommodation you don’t pay a deposit. |
| Furniture | If you rent an unfurnished flat you will need to provide your own furniture. |
| Bedding | £25 - £40 - In University accommodation, bedding packs can be ordered online in advance and delivered to your room. |
| Insurance | In University accommodation it is included in rent. In private accommodation, in most cases, you will need to purchase this personally. Endsleigh Insurance offers an online service. |
| Police Registration | £34 - If you are required to register with the police on arrival in the UK it will be clearly indicated in your passport. |
| Internet and phone installation | £35 - £50 - It is a good idea to visit a price comparison website when considering cable, mobile phone or internet tariffs. |
| TV Licence | £145.50 - If you watch TV in your accommodation this licence is required on an annual basis. This can be paid in instalments. |
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