{"id":8236,"date":"2023-06-14T13:16:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T07:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.devbeta.in\/sushant\/?p=8236"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:02:24","slug":"cost-of-living-in-aberdeen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Aberdeen 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-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\" >Costs of Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Student_Accommodation_Costs_in_Aberdeen\" >Student Accommodation Costs in Aberdeen<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#1_Student_Housing\" >1. Student Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#2_Private_Apartment\" >2. Private Apartment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#3_University_Halls\" >3. University Halls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Food\" >Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Utility_Bills\" >Utility Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Entertainment\" >Entertainment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#How_to_enjoy_student_life_without_any_expenses\" >How to enjoy student life without any expenses?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Aberdeen_Beach\" >Aberdeen Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Museums\" >Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Nature_Area\" >Nature Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Aberdeen_Art_Gallery\" >Aberdeen Art Gallery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Crathie_Kirk\" >Crathie Kirk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-aberdeen\/#Few_tips_on_living_on_a_budget\" >Few tips on living on a budget:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Aberdeen is home to one of the UK&#8217;s most distinguished universities, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/aberdeen\/u\/university-of-aberdeen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of Aberdeen<\/strong><\/a>. It has over 15,000 students from over 120 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Daily Record, Aberdeen is the most affordable city to live in. Your expenses as a student would come to an average of <strong>\u00a3750<\/strong> per month, excluding your rent and university fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, these costs can vary depending on your lifestyle, location, accommodations, etc. <\/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>And, finding affordable, safe, and secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/aberdeen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>student accommodation in Aberdeen<\/strong><\/a> is easy peasy. There are so many options to choose one that suits your budget. Some of the best street areas for students to live in Aberdeen are George Street, Causewayend, Mealmarket St., etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we list the details of the <strong>cost of living in Aberdeen<\/strong>, 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>\u00a318,000 &#8211; \u00a335,000&nbsp;\/ Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>\u00a3280 &#8211; \u00a3800 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local Transport<\/td><td>\u00a3153 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 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><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of your tuition fees will depend upon the type of course and university you choose to study.<\/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>\u00a318,000 to \u00a325,000 \/ Year<\/td><td>\u00a316,000 to \u00a335,000 \/ Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Accommodation_Costs_in_Aberdeen\"><\/span><strong>Student Accommodation Costs in Aberdeen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student accommodation in Aberdeen is affordable and all places to see the city. There are three types of accommodation you can find in Aberdeen, and you can find and book the ones that are closest to your university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Student_Housing\"><\/span><strong>1. Student Housing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It means off-campus accommodation. If you are looking for some private accommodation with secure, safe, and flexible living. There is a wide range of en-suites &amp; studios to choose from with modern amenities &amp; all utilities included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the accommodations are at a distance of 1-2 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are only 3-4 miles.<\/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>\u00a3280 &#8211; \u00a3365 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Private_Apartment\"><\/span><strong>2. Private Apartment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like your freedom, and space and want to stay away from university halls, there are plenty of options out there! You can find a safe, secure, and affordable private apartment that you can rent alone or share with flatmates.<\/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>\u00a3470 &#8211; \u00a3550 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_University_Halls\"><\/span><strong>3. University Halls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>University Halls are usually on-campus accommodations. You can find many types of rooms at UH. There are some that provide modern amenities and are inclusive of utility bills. It all depends on you where and where you study and choose to stay!<\/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>&nbsp;Ensuite\/ Studio<\/td><td>\u00a3400 &#8211; \u00a3800 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/top-5-student-accommodations-in-aberdeen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Student Accommodations in Aberdeen<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span><strong>Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of meals outside the home will depend and vary upon where you eat and what you eat. If you eat one meal, it will cost \u00a316, while a cup of coffee or a can of Coke will cost \u00a32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Bills\"><\/span><strong>Utility Bills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to stay and take a room in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>student housing<\/strong><\/a>, then your rent is inclusive of utility bills. While some Uni Halls too provide a few inclusive utility bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><strong>Transportation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses and trains are the two main modes of transportation in Aberdeen. If you travel by bus daily, it&#8217;s best to get a monthly bus pass. For instance, a daily bus pass will cost \u00a35, while a monthly pass will cost \u00a3135.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment\"><\/span><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aberdeen is a fun and vibrant city full of students. After a week of tirelessly studying and slogging in university, most students look forward to weekend nights. The nightlife in Aberdeen is amazing because this place has been awarded many times for being a safe city. If you want to party and let loose, there are a number of clubs and pubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enjoy_student_life_without_any_expenses\"><\/span><strong>How to enjoy student life without any expenses?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aberdeen_Beach\"><\/span><strong>Aberdeen Beach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the favorite places where the locals go and spend their leisure time. You can always head out here if you want to chill by the beach. It is near the city center. The best part is it&#8217;s got free public toilets and amazing amenities. Carry a binocular with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums\"><\/span><strong>Museums<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some beautiful museums to understand and learn about the history of the city. To name a few, there are Maritime Museums and Tolbooth Museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nature_Area\"><\/span><strong>Nature Area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of Scotland&#8217;s oldest bridges. You can go take a scenic walk from alongside the bridge and see some beautiful swans, seals, and heron bathing in the river. It&#8217;s a serene beauty and you will find cute, old cottages nearby taking you off city life for w while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aberdeen_Art_Gallery\"><\/span><strong>Aberdeen Art Gallery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This gallery has some of the UK finest works of art and collections.\u00a0 It houses some of the best artworks of artists, including Henry Raeburn, William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, and Claude Monet. Free admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crathie_Kirk\"><\/span><strong>Crathie Kirk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This place was closed to the public once upon a time but is now open to all to visit. The royals used to attend church while staying at Balmoral. It has been a religious place of worship since the 9th century, from Queen Victoria to all the royal families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Few_tips_on_living_on_a_budget\"><\/span><strong>Few tips on living on a budget:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use only monthly bus cards, it&#8217;s cheaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As for discount cards wherever you go, shops, buses, malls, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook meals at home, groceries cheaper than eating outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to get a part-time job and save money when you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find affordable and shared accommodation to save on rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck with your stay and enjoy Aberdeen!<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aberdeen is home to one of the UK&#8217;s most distinguished universities, the University of Aberdeen. It has over 15,000 students from over 120 countries. According to the Daily Record, Aberdeen is the most affordable city to live in. Your expenses as a student would come to an average of \u00a3750 per month, excluding your rent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[975],"tags":[211,229],"class_list":{"0":"post-8236","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-student-finances","8":"tag-aberdeen","9":"tag-united-kingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8236\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}