Cost of living
Estimations below are meant as an indication of living expenses as a student in the different countries of the consortium. They are intended to assist students in planning their budget. Actual living expenses will depend on your life style. Please refer to the university website for more detailed information.
ESTIMATION OF COST of living per MONTH
|
|
Original currency |
Euro |
BULGARIA |
1020 Bulgarian Lev |
?520 |
ITALY |
|
?770 |
LITHUANIA |
1270 Litas |
?370 |
The NETHERLANDS |
|
?780 |
The UNITED KINGDOM |
650 Pound Sterling |
?760 |
More detailed information per country:
BULGARIA
Total estimation of cost of living = ? 520 . The cost of living in Bulgaria. is not high if you don’t have some special requirements and preferences. You will need about ? 300 per month to cover all living expenses (without accommodation). The costs are between ? 250 – ? 600 per month (rent for separate lodging) depending on location and type of apartment. In total between ? 520 to 900.
ITALY
Total estimation of cost of living = ? 770. The cost of living in Milan is similar to that of other major European cities. This estimate is divided as follows:
- Housing: ?400
- Meals: ?200
- Transport: ?17 (students)
- Other expenses: ?150
LITHUANIA
Total estimation of cost of living = ?370. A student is expected to spend approximately 600 litas per month for food. The price for a meal at the VU canteen or cafeteria ranges from 8 to 20 litas. The price of a monthly ticket for public transport within the city is from 14 (for bus or trolleybus) to 20 Litas (combined ticket for bus and trolleybus).
According to recent calculations, the total monthly living expenses of a single student are around 1200 litas, accommodation included.
| Type of expences | Monthly expences |
| Accommodation | 200 Litas |
| Food | 600 Litas |
| Books | 200 Litas |
| Health care | 50 Litas |
| Local transport | 20 Litas |
| Miscellaneous | 200 Litas |
| Total: | 1270 Litas |
The NETHERLANDS
Total estimation of cost of living = ? 780. This is divided in:
-Housing: ?350
-Insurance: ?40
-Groceries: ?230
-Clothing/Sports /other expenses: ?160
For more information about the cost of living in the Netherlands, specifically Groningen, click here
The UNITED KINGDOM
Total estimation of cost of living = ? 760. Your living costs will depend on your lifestyle; the British Council advises that students in the UK should budget for approximately ?650 (? 760)per month to cover living costs. You can obtain a Leeds Met Students’ Union card free of charge which entitles you to special discounts in numerous shops and restaurants. The on-line British Council Budget Planner can help you to calculate your costs.
For more information on living costs please see the international factsheet, ‘Money’ at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/internat/advice.
