The University of Sheffield
Welcome to New Students

Budgeting and Cost of Living

"Sheffield is one of the cheapest cities in the UK but you do have to remember that costs in UK can sound high." Trudy

Cost of Living

Annual Living Costs for Year 2012/2013, Major items of expenditure and some Golden Rules

Accommodation

The cost of different types of accommodation including catered and self-catered halls of residence, private sector housing etc can be found on the Accommodation Services website

Living Expenses

The cost of basic living expenses such as laundry, books, cosmetics, etc.

Clothing

The cost of basic clothing from jackets to jeans and shirts.

Food

The prices of basic foodstuffs from bread to pasta and oranges.

Money Matters

More information in the "Money Matters" section of the Welcome to Sheffield - International booklet. See our on-line money planner at