Living Expenses
Glasgow: A cost-effective place to study
The NatWest Student Living Index 2009 found that Glasgow is the least expensive place in Scotland to study, and the third most cost-effective city in the UK for students.
While the cost of living in Glasgow is considerably less than living in London and other areas of the UK, you still need to budget. To give you an idea of how much things cost in Glasgow, we've compiled a rough guide to some specific expenses.
Approximate monthly expenses:
Accommodation: £275
Heating: £35
Food/household: £155
Local transport: £35
Entertainment: £70
Telephone/postage: £25
Incidentals: £30
Total: £625
The International Student Calculator is there to help you plan and manage your money for study in the UK.
The UNIAID Student Life Wiki is an interactive uni guide which allows students to view and edit articles about their town, University, living costs, and much more.
Our student money website also contains a lot of useful information.