{"id":8230,"date":"2023-06-14T13:13:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T07:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.devbeta.in\/sushant\/?p=8230"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:03:04","slug":"cost-of-living-in-leicester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Leicester for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Is_it_a_great_city_for_students\" >Is it a great city for students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\" >Costs of Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Student_Accommodation_Costs\" >Student Accommodation Costs&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Student_Housing\" >Student Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Private_Apartment\" >Private Apartment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#University_Halls\" >University Halls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Food\" >Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Utility_Bills\" >Utility Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-leicester\/#Things_to_do_and_see_in_Leicester_for_free\" >Things to do and see in Leicester for free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Leicester is a city and county of Leicestershire, England, and the 10th largest city in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also ranked as the 4th vibrant city in the UK taking over Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol, and London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_great_city_for_students\"><\/span><strong>Is it a great city for students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leicester is a multicultural city with a diverse student population from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per NatWest, it is listed as the top 10 most affordable student cities based on rent, food, and entertainment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also one of the safest cities to live and study in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, the <strong>cost of living in Leicester<\/strong> will cost <strong>\u00a3775<\/strong> per month excluding tuition fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the cost of your living will depend upon your lifestyle altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more personalized information, use our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost of living calculator<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to estimate your desired area\u2019s average cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we list the details of the cost of living in Leicester,&nbsp; let&#8217;s summarize its cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost (Average)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Tuition Fees<\/td><td>\u00a316,000 &#8211; \u00a325,000 \/ Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>\u00a3350 &#8211; \u00a31,000 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation<\/td><td>\u00a390 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\"><\/span><strong>Costs of Tuition Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of your tuition fee will depend upon the type, course, you choose to study and in which university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate Tuition Fee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Post-Graduate Tuition Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a316,000 to \u00a325,000 \/ Year<\/td><td>\u00a316,000 to \u00a330,000 \/ Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Accommodation_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Student Accommodation Costs&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/leicester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Student accommodation in Leicester<\/strong><\/a> is easy to find as per your needs and budget. There are three types of accommodation you can choose from the following. Below are the types of student accommodation available in Leicester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Housing\"><\/span><strong>Student Housing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student housing also known as PBSA, are privately owned buildings. This type of housing offers students rooms, which can be shared or occupied alone and inclusive of utility bills. It is close to the university with modern amenities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the accommodations are at a distance of under 3 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are upto 20 miles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Student Housing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensuite\/ Studio<\/td><td>\u00a3640 &#8211; \u00a3730 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Apartment\"><\/span><strong>Private Apartment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A private Apartment is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>student accommodation<\/strong><\/a> where students can rent the apartment alone or share with flatmates. It comes with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, common space, modern amenities, spacious space etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Apartment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private<\/td><td>\u00a3910 &#8211; \u00a31,100 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_Halls\"><\/span><strong>University Halls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University Halls provide accommodation for students on campus. They offer many types of rooms, some universities include utility bills while others may not include them. Please check with your university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>University Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensuite\/ Studio<\/td><td>\u00a3350 &#8211; \u00a3700 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span><strong>Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leicester is an affordable city, but bear in mind when you eat food in a restaurant, it will cost you more than your groceries. For, instance, a meal in an inexpensive restaurant will cost \u00a315, while a coffee will cost you \u00a33, and a pint of beer will cost \u00a35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Bills\"><\/span><strong>Utility Bills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The utility bills take away a huge chunk of your expenses. But, if you choose to stay in student housing, you will have an inclusive bill keeping your budget intact. While Uni Halls have their own policies in this regard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><strong>Transportation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leicester has many networks of public transportation that connect the whole city. Buses run through the city all day and up to the universities, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_and_see_in_Leicester_for_free\"><\/span><strong>Things to do and see in Leicester for free<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of things you can do as a student at Leceister. You don&#8217;t have to spend a dime to explore and have fun as a student. These places listed below are worth exploring during your time off, so here&#8217;s a list, and we hope you have fun too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leicester Museum and Art Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Guildhall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charnwood Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Abbey Pumping Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newark Houses Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oakham Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stonebridge City Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bransby Horses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leicester is a city and county of Leicestershire, England, and the 10th largest city in the UK. It is also ranked as the 4th vibrant city in the UK taking over Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol, and London. Is it a great city for students? 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