How much do full-time students spend to live in Oban?
Depending on the needs and personal choices the costs of being a student (excluding tuition fees) vary greatly. Below, however, is a summary of what a fairly frugal single student is likely to need:
|
Cost item
|
Cost per calender month
|
| Rent in shared student accommodation or small flat |
£200-£300 |
| Food / housekeeping |
£125-£200 |
| Bills for gas, electricity etc |
£30-£100 depending on property and season |
| TV and internet |
£15-£30 |
| Bus fares to travel Oban-Dunbeg |
£45 |
| TV licence |
£15 (but paid in one lump annually |
| College supplies |
£20-£50 |
| Mobile phone costs |
£20-£40 |
| Insurance |
£20-£30 |
| TOTAL | £490 - £810 |
Other costs to consider
- Students can apply for exemption from Council Tax which otherwise has to be added to the cost and varies significantly with the type of property.
- Medical expenses (glasses/contact lenses, prescriptions, treatments) or medical insurance has been excluded from the list as this cost varies from person to person.
- Also excluded from the list are any loan repayments that may have to be made regularly.
- If individuals choose to run a car the costs will go up significantly (consider: road tax, insurance, petrol, maintenance costs including MOT)
- Another major expense that has to be considered is the cost and frequency to travel between your registered home and Oban.
- International students may also have to pay a fee for their visa to enter the UK - click here for more information
