Manchester is a city in England known for its rich industrial heritage. Besides, it also hosts a large number of international students who come to acquire higher education from different parts of the globe. In fact, Manchester has been ranked as the 4th QS Best Student Cities. Many Indian students also choose Manchester for their higher studies.
But before choosing Manchester, Indian students like to check various aspects to confirm how comfortable they will be while living in Manchester. The cost of living is unquestionably a major aspect for students who are planning to study in Manchester. Here are the major expenses for you in Manchester, which will help you estimate your cost of living in Manchester.
Fees
The fees vary depending on the programmes at universities in Manchester. Fees can also differ from university to university. Annual international fees may range from £20,000 to £41,500+ per year. For undergraduate taught courses, your fees may typically range from £26,000 to £39,900 per year. The fees for postgraduate students usually range from £27,000 to £49,000 per year.
Cost of Accommodation
Accommodation will be your major expense during your stay in Manchester, so the rent is also a major cost of living for you. There are different types available in student accommodation Manchester. The rent is based on the type of accommodation and many other aspects.
PBSA properties are getting very popular these days, and accommodation here can be acquired at the minimum price of around £155 per week. Accommodations are available at prices as high as £510 per week. The price depends on many factors such as the availability of amenities and the accommodation variants. Some amenities that you can find include study desks and chairs, study rooms, gyms, cinemas, games rooms, sports courts, and a lot more. The major accommodation variants that can be found are studios, apartments, shared rooms, ensuite rooms, and non-ensuite rooms. PBSA is private accommodation and developed and owned by private owners.
Another type of accommodation that you can find in Manchester university accommodation, which is better known as halls of residence. Such types of accommodations can be either found in universities or they are found attached to them. Such accommodations are owned by universities and are considered perfect for first-year students. University accommodation in Manchester typically costs between £120 and £310+ per week (roughly £4,800 to £12,500 per academic year). It very much depends on the type of room you choose, in the same way as there is in the case of PBSA properties.
Apart from the abovementioned types of accommodations, both of which are designed especially for students, private rental apartments are also available in Manchester. You can either rent them in full or can rent their rooms. The cost of apartment accommodation starts from £150 per week.
Costs of Some Items for Daily Life
Meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. are the necessary items for your daily life, so their costs affect your cost of living when you go to study in UK.
In Manchester, you can get a meal at an inexpensive restaurant for £15. In a midrange restaurant, a meal for two people is available at £70. A combo meal in McDonald’s can be found at £8.
If you like to have home-cooked food, then you can buy tomatoes, potatoes, and onions (1 kg each) at £2.49, £1.22, and £1.04 respectively. One head of lettuce is available here at 0.95. In fruits, apples, bananas, and oranges (1 kg each) can be found at £2.32, £1.25, and £2.22 respectively.
In other groceries, 1 liter of regular milk is available at £1.10 in Manchester. You can find 1 loaf of fresh white bread (500 grams) at £1.39. To purchase white rice, you need to pay £1.46 for 1 kg here. Apart from all, you can find 1.5 litres of bottled water at £1.06.
Cost of Transport
To visit your institute as well as other parts of Manchester and the UK, you need to spend money on transport; therefore, it is considered a major cost of living. However, many students prefer to rent accommodation within walking distance of their institute, which saves their transport expenses they need to spend to visit their university/college.
You, as an Indian student, roughly need to pay £35 to £70 per month (approximately ₹3,700 to ₹7,400) for transport. A single bus fare is available at £2 per single trip. You can save money by purchasing a Bee Network Student Bus Pass, which is available at £330 for all terms. You can also buy weekly or monthly bus passes, which range from £35 to £60. You can get Bee Network top out around £5 for buses or £9.50 combined with trams. Railcard can be found at £30 annually.
Final Note
Costs are subject to change, so you must confirm again before starting your journey to Manchester.
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