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It’s no secret that living in the north of England is cheaper than the South. Students especially need to carefully consider the cost of the city in which they might be living in. Here is some helpful information about the cost of living in Leeds if you are considering studying in this wonderful city.
Student Accommodation Cost in Leeds
An essential part of living is undoubtedly having a roof over your head. [Student accommodation in Leeds](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/locations/leeds-the-edge/) comes in around £148 per week compared to £238 in London, although rent generally includes your utilities too. Private renting, will cost you slightly more.Food Cost in Leeds
Equally important is to keep yourself fed. Your average food shopping bill will cost you around £30-£40 per week in Leeds, which is almost doubled to £65 in London. You will also want to put clothes on your back and in Leeds this should cost you about £20 per week, whereas the national average is about £27.Travel & Commuting Costs
No one wants to spend all their time at home and being able to get from A to B is often an essential part of being a student. Travelling around the city costs about £15 in Leeds, much lower than the national average of £25 and about £30 in London.Student Nights out in Leeds
Socialising is a very important part of being a student and going out for a pint or two is popular pastime for most. A night out, will generally cost about £20 for entertainment, compared to the national average of £65 and the average cost of a pint of lager in Leeds is £3.53, which is much lower than the national average of £4.07 and far cheaper than London where the average cost of a pint is £7.Internet & phone costs for Students in Leeds
Of course, going out for a knees up always results in at least 20 photos and that essential need to complain about ‘never drinking again’. Therefore, having internet to stay up to date with social media and of course access to the worldwide web for help with your coursework is a big need. The cost of internet in Leeds is approx. £5.50 per week, compared to the national average of £6.
You’ll also want to be able to stay in touch with your friends and family as well, so it’s pretty vital that you have a phone. In Leeds, this will cost you about £8 a week for a mobile phone, compared to the national average of £9.
All in all, the facts show that living as a student in Leeds will ultimately lead to you having a lower cost of living. With the stresses and strains that come with being a student, keeping your outgoing costs as low as possible can only mean that you have one less thing to worry about.
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