Cost of Living in Reading and Nottingham
Cost of Living in Reading
The University of Reading is ranked as one of the UK’s 10 most research-intensive universities and as one of the top 200 universities in the world. Reading is consistently one of the most popular higher education choices in the UK. Full- and part-time degree programmes cover the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
Costs of living in Reading will depend largely on your lifestyle and your student money budgets. Some students spend much more than others! Figures should be used as a guide and are based on local knowledge and NUS average figures on average student experience, you should contact your chosen university for more specific figures.
The following table lists the main costs a full-time 1st year undergraduate student is likely to meet. These figures are based on a student living in self-catering halls during term time. Please remember that these are estimated costs and they will differ from one person to another and they are likely to rise during each academic year.
Many students move out of their hall of residence in the second year of their course, and move into shared private sector rented accommodation. Moving into private sector accommodation may affect your student finances as you will now need to provide all your own meals, as well as being responsible for paying your own bills.
Area of expenditureCost per monthAccommodation£300-£500Food£150-£250Gas, electricity and waterIncluded in hall feeCouncil taxStudents are exempt from thisGeneral living costs/travel£200TOTAL COST£650-£950
Estimated Living Costs 2009/2010
The table above does not include any allowances for personal expenditure on:
TV license (if you have a television, you need a license, whether you live in a hall of residence, a rented property or at home)
Telephone
Birthday presents
Holidays
Medical costs (for example; contact lenses, prescriptions)
Luxury Items
Cost of Living in Nottingham
Nottingham is one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities: its compact centre combines proud history with a cutting-edge modern feel; from the world’s oldest pub to designer boutiques. Nottingham is a really good size for a city, there is a quality alternative to just about every main amenity meaning a good independent cinema, theatre and music and book shops that feel like an Aladdin’s cave for the pop culture vulture so your student money will go far.
When starting university it's vital to budget effectively, not only including your educational costs, but the cost of living in Nottingham too. You should contact your university directly to enquire about tuition fee's and other studying costs and additionally, the NUS website has useful information on typical university-related costs and money tips for students to help you plan.
The following table lists the main costs a full-time first-year undergraduate is likely to meet. These figures are based on a student living in a hall of residence and receiving three meals a day there during the 31 weeks of term time. Please remember that these are estimated costs and they will differ from one person to another and they are likely to rise during each academic year. The figures do not include the cost of accommodation, food or utilities outside term time. Unless otherwise indicated, these figures are based on information from the National Union of Students’ Welfare Unit.
Many students move out of their hall of residence in the second year of their course, and move into shared private sector rented accommodation. The University of Nottingham Accommodation Service can assist students in identifying quality accommodation, and offers free advice on housing. Moving into private sector accommodation may affect your student money budget as you will now need to provide all your own meals, as well as being responsible for paying your own bills.
Area of ExpenditureCost per academic yearAccommodation£4,300*Food (in addition to 3 meals a day)£800Gas, electricity and waterIncluded in hall feeCouncil TaxStudents are exempt from thisTravel£500Insurance£127Clothing£500Laundry£130TOTAL COST£6,357
*this ranges from £3,295 for a shared study bedroom in a catered hall to £5,362 for an individual en-suite bedroom. These fees are based on 09/10 academic year and will be subject to an inflationary increase for 10/11.
The table above does not include any allowances for personal expenditure on:
TV licence (if you have a television, you need a licence, whether you live in a hall of residence, a rented property or at home)
Telephone
Birthday presents
Holidays
Medical costs (for example, contact lenses)
Luxury items
Socialising
