Cost of Living
Student cost-of-living
Estimate how much you'll need to live and study abroad. Figures are based on official government student maintenance requirements for the 2026 intakes.
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Home Office maintenance requirement (Student route) — UK Home Office. Official rate: £1,334/month in London, £1,023 elsewhere, for up to 9 months.
London, United KingdomEstimated living cost · 12 months
- House rent£900
- Groceries & food£250
- Utilities & bills£140
- Transport£90
- Phone, internet & other£120
- Total per month£1,500
Official annual figure£9,207
Figures are the latest published government maintenance / proof-of-funds amounts and typical student estimates for 2026. They exclude tuition and can change — always confirm with your NTM counselor and the official source.
Compare all destinations
| Destination country | Per month | Official annual figure | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | £1,120 – £1,500 | £9,207 | Home Office maintenance requirement (Student route)UK Home Office |
 United States | US$1,450 – US$2,650 | US$15,000 | University cost-of-attendance (living) averageEducationUSA / university COA |
 Canada | CA$1,580 – CA$2,380 | CA$20,635 | IRCC cost-of-living requirement (single applicant)IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) |
 Australia | A$2,180 – A$2,780 | A$29,710 | Department of Home Affairs financial requirementAustralian Department of Home Affairs |
 New Zealand | NZ$1,760 – NZ$2,060 | NZ$20,000 | Immigration New Zealand funds requirementImmigration New Zealand |
 Ireland | €1,150 – €1,530 | €10,000 | Immigration Service Delivery funds requirementIrish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) |
 Germany | €1,050 – €1,450 | €11,904 | Blocked account (Sperrkonto) requirementGerman Federal Foreign Office |
 China | US$470 – US$790 | US$4,200 | Typical student living cost (estimate)University & embassy estimates |
 Europe | €1,200 – €1,550 | €11,000 | Typical proof-of-funds (varies by country)National immigration authorities |
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