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When planning the cost of studying in the UK, you need to consider more than just tuition fees。You also have to pay gas, utilities, council tax, food, books, educational materials and equipment, and social expenses。Here we've gathered a few tips to help you manage your money wisely while studying in the UK。’
How will your university in the UK help you plan your expenses before arriving to study in the UK。They will provide you with a price list of various expenses, including school accommodation, daily meals, various bills you have to pay, and the cost of the area where you live。
When preparing to study in the UK, it is important to plan your expenses in advance。If you know what bills you have to pay, it will be much easier to plan your spending。
International student's property bill
If you share the room with other students, then you can share the cost equally。How much you pay for gas and utilities depends on your public energy provider and the city in which you live。
The following is the property bill for 4 people sharing a room with 4 beds in London in August 2011, for general reference。
Gas bill: £1,044 a year (£261 per person)
Electricity: £578 a year (144 payable per person.50英镑）
Water: £372 a year (£93 per person payable)
来源：uswitch.com, Thames Water
In the UK, the payment method for international students is the same。Setting up a "direct debit" (a fixed date each month when the cost of your utility bill is automatically deducted from your bank account) is the most convenient and cheapest way to pay your utility bill, as most public energy companies will give you a discounted rate。The total amount and date of the debit account is usually determined by the energy provider, but some providers also allow their customers to choose。
There are two other ways to pay your utility bills: you can sign a payment plan with your energy supplier, or you can buy a pre-payment card and insert it into your gas or water meter。With pre-payment cards, it is easier to plan expenses, but these cards are much more expensive than the "direct debit" method。
You can compare the prices charged by energy supply companies in the UK by going to uswitch。
Accommodation costs for international students in the UK
If you are over the age of 18, you will have to pay council tax to live and study in the UK。Council tax, also known as council tax, is used to pay for local community services such as police, fire, refuse collection, street lighting and leisure facilities。The exact cost depends on your city。
In the UK, you do not need to pay council tax if you share a house with other students or live in a dormitory。
In the UK, if you have a TV in your home, you have to pay an annual TV licence fee, which is around £145。All TVS in a privately owned student dormitory or apartment can share a license, so you can split the cost with other students in your building。
Purchase educational equipment to study in the UK
When you start studying in the UK, your university will give you a list of recommended books and equipment。Study materials are very expensive, so be clear about what materials are necessary for your class or degree。Many textbooks and small devices can be bought second-hand, so check school bulletin boards or online shopping marketplaces such as Ebay。If you don't find what you need, you can post your own notice on the campus bulletin board, hoping that advanced students will sell their textbooks。
International students spend their budget on shopping and groceries
Before going to the UK, it is recommended to browse the websites of British supermarkets and department stores such as Tesco and Debenhams to help you find the items you need to buy in UK stores and their prices。
You will find it cost-effective to buy many items at one time in the big UK supermarkets。In addition, don't forget to visit the small shops near the school and feel the traditional British culture。
As for clothing, daily necessities, household appliances, you can go to the local department store, supermarket or specialized stores to buy。During seasonal sales at least twice a year, most stores have specials on sale。
If you want to buy fresh vegetables and clothes at reduced prices, the nearest town or city may have an open-air market。It is recommended to check your local high street charity shop for cheap second-hand clothing, books, CDS, etc。Supermarkets and coffee shops offer loyalty cards for regular customers, which can also save you some money。
