Cost of Living in Cambridge: A Comprehensive Guide

The moment we talk about Cambridge, the first thing that comes to mind is the University of Cambridge. Cambridge is the home of many such world-class institutions. Cambridge is thus, a university city and county town of Cambridgeshire, England. In the age of the Vikings and Romans, Cambridge was an important trading centre. The skyline of the city is lit up with several college buildings. Cambridge is situated at the heart of high-technology Silicon Fen which densely includes software and bioscience industries along with many start-ups. Cambridge is undoubtedly the hub of theatrical arts, museums, contemporary art and popular music. Pink Floyd, world renown band had its roots in Cambridge. And if you wish to know more about this city and the cost of living in Cambridge, continue reading the blog to find out more. 

Why Choose Cambridge to Study Abroad?

The following are the reasons to study at Cambridge:

• The education system of the United Kingdom is highly esteemed and globally acknowledged.
• It is the home of the most popular and high-ranking university, the University of Cambridge.
• It offers abundant opportunities in a wide range of fields including engineering, medicine, architecture, business, finance and technology. 
• UK universities are equipped with advanced high-tech facilities to provide students with the perfect study experience.
• The cost of studying in the UK is a bit on the costlier side. However, one can avail of many scholarships to study in the UK. these are either government scholarships or university-specific scholarships.

Average Tuition Fees in Cambridge

The following is the cost of pursuing your education in Cambridge:

Course Level	Average Tuition Fees
Undergraduate Degree	14,000 GBP – 34,000 GBP
Postgraduate Degree	24,000 GBP
PhD Degree	25,000 GBP – 55,000 GBP

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Cost of Living in Cambridge 

The cost of living in Cambridge depends on the location of your stay and your lifestyle choices. However, the average cost of living in Cambridge for an international student ranges from 1,356 GBP to 1,464 GBP per month.

Transportation

The cost of transportation depends on your mode of transportation and the distance to your destination. Students do get discounts and concessions on transportation which makes commuting and travelling very affordable. Check out the transportation cost in Cambridge:

Mode of Transport	Charges
Train	12 GBP – 13 GBP
Bus	1 GBP – 2 GBP
Taxi	10 GBP – 90 GBP
Tube	4 GBP – 5 GBP
Cycle	2 GBP for 30 minutes

Food Expenses

The cost of weekly groceries is between 40 GBP – 60 GBP. Staying on campus is slightly cheaper than staying in rentals. Thus, one must consider the cost of food into consideration. International students can visit affordable grocery outlets like Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda for shopping.

Utility Expenses in Cambridge 

Utility expenses are integral for any student and thus, students must save some extra bucks to spend on these expenses.

Miscellaneous Expenses	Charges
Clothes	30 GBP – 35 GBP
Insurance	45 GBP – 50 GBP
Stationery	20 GBP – 25 GBP
Household Items	30 GBP – 35 GBP

Accommodation Cost

International students have various accommodation options including university campuses, private apartments, shared rooms and more. The cost for these accommodations is given below:

Type of Accommodation	Charges
Halls of Residence/ campus accommodation	400 GBP – 600 GBP
Private apartments	800 GBP – 1000 GBP

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Things to Consider When Moving to Cambridge 

Given below are the factors one must consider when moving to Cambridge:

• It has a highly impressive association with the education and innovation industry and boasts an active job market with economic growth
• Many youngsters are interested in moving to Cambridge because of the diverse opportunities available. The city has many international companies that attract job seekers  
• Cambridge has a rich cultural diversity and has a great variety of everything including fine-dine restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs offering a range of different cuisines. The city is known for its nightlife. 
• Cambridge is on the expensive spectrum in terms of cost of living but offers one of the most desirable quality-of-life experiences with a top-notch healthcare system at both public and private facilities
• The city has world-class facilities for shopping, entertainment, and other activities for all ages. 

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