Student City Guides — Cost of Living, Areas & Tips

Heading abroad? Real, practical guides to the best student cities — monthly budget, transport, where students live and insider tips.

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🇬🇧 London (UK) — GBP 1,400-1,800 per month (accommodation GBP 700-1,200, food GBP 250-400, transport GBP 150, entertainment GBP 200-300)
🇨🇦 Toronto (Canada) — CAD 1,600-2,100 per month (accommodation CAD 900-1,300, food CAD 300-400, transport CAD 150, entertainment CAD 250-400)
🇦🇺 Sydney (Australia) — AUD 2,000-2,600 per month (accommodation AUD 1,200-1,600, food AUD 350-500, transport AUD 180, entertainment AUD 270-400)
🇩🇪 Berlin (Germany) — EUR 850-1,200 per month (accommodation EUR 450-700, food EUR 200-300, transport EUR 30, entertainment EUR 170-200)
🗽 New York (USA) — USD 2,400-3,200 per month (accommodation USD 1,300-1,800, food USD 400-600, transport USD 133, entertainment USD 300-500)
🇮🇪 Dublin (Ireland) — EUR 1,200-1,700 per month (accommodation EUR 700-1,000, food EUR 250-350, transport EUR 80, entertainment EUR 170-300)
🇦🇺 Melbourne (Australia) — A$2,000–2,800/month (rent, food, transport)
🇨🇦 Vancouver (Canada) — C$1,800–2,800/month (rent is the big cost)
🇬🇧 Manchester (UK) — £1,100–1,500/month
🇩🇪 Munich (Germany) — €1,100–1,500/month (rent is the main expense)