Do You Know How Much Monthly Living Cost in Major Study Abroad Destinations

It is important to have estimated all expenses in advance that one has to afford in order to study abroad. How much financial resources will be required depends on the destination. Two major expenses in studying abroad are living expenses and the tuition fees. Every country and university decide their own fees. The bigger problem is covering the living expenses in a country that can cost over a hundred times more compared to a developing country like Pakistan and India. All study abroad destinations are more expensive or cheaper compared to each other. This article will guide you how much money an international student will need every month to cover living expenses. Then they may win a scholarship or work part time to cover up the cost of living.

1 -    Cost of Living in United States of America

United States of America is currently the best study abroad destination in the world with best higher education system and most top ranked universities. I don’t see it leaving the top position for at least next decade. A student must have between 800 to 1,300 EUR to cover all monthly living expenses including accommodation in USA. As of 2017, USA is estimated to be 182% more expensive than Pakistan.

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2 -   Cost of Living in United Kingdom

United Kingdom has always been a rival to USA with its best universities competing against best American universities in ranking. Two biggest ranking organizations are QS and Times Higher Education. QS has ranked Massachusetts Institute of Technology of USA world’s best university while Times Higher Education ranked Oxford University of UK the best institute to study in 2018. United Kingdom without a doubt don’t have any rival in Europe. It cost between 700 – 1,000 EUR for a student to cover complete living expenses of a month in United Kingdom. Living in United Kingdom costs about 189% more compared to Pakistan.

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3 -   Cost of Living in Germany

Germany is the best Non-English study abroad destination that offers the most wide range of English-Taught programs. It is ranked world’s 3^rd best study abroad destination. All public universities don’t charge any tuition fees from any student. Students are only required to pay a small union or administration fee of about 100 - 200 Euro every year. A student needs about 600 – 900 EUR to cover his/ her complete living expenses for a month in Germany. Average cost of living in Germany is 179% higher than Pakistan. Berlin is the most expensive city of Germany.

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4 -   Cost of Living in Australia

Australia is a large developed country with comparatively small population and hosting the third biggest number of international students. Australia is ranked 4^th best study abroad destination for international students to study in 2018. 1,200 to 1,600 EUR is required to completely cover all student living expenses for one month in Australia. Australia is 226% more expensive than Pakistan.

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5 -   Cost of Living in Canada

Canada is a peaceful country with very nice people and ranked 5^th best country for international students. As of 2017, Canada is hosting the 4^th largest population of international students. It is home to many of world’s top ranked universities with a strong higher education system. A student needs around 650 to 800 EUR to cover living expenses of a month in Canada. It costs about 180% more compared to living cost in Pakistan.

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6 -   Cost of Living in France

France is the most popular tourist destination visited by largest number of tourists from around the world. It is ranked 6^th best study abroad destination to study in 2018 by QS Ranking. It is a Non-English country that offers English-Taught programs for international students. France has a good standard of lifestyle that is also very expensive compared to other countries. A student needs to have 700 – 11,00 EUR to cover all living expenses for a month depending on the city. Paris is most expensive city of France also best for students. France is 214% more expensive compared to Pakistan.

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7 -   Cost of Living in Netherlands

Netherlands is also a Non-English study abroad destination ranked 7^th best of the world to study in 2018. It offers more than 2,100 international study programs. It is third best study abroad destination of Europe. A student must have between 800 to 1,100 EUR to cover living expenses for a month in Netherlands. Average living cost in Netherlands is 209% higher than Pakistan.

8 -   Cost of Living in China

China is a country that does not require an introduction. However, some may not know that it is also a strong country even when it comes to higher education. China is the best study abroad destination of Asia and ranked 8^th best globally. China is a very cheap destination for higher education compared to other countries. You will find 6 Chinese institutes ranked among Top 100 Universities of World with a very low tuition fees and living cost. International students will need about 380 to 650 EUR to cover living expenses for one month in China. Average living cost in China is 70% higher than average living cost in Pakistan.

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9 -   Cost of Living in South Korea

South Korea is second best study abroad destination of Asia after China. It is also a Non-English country that offers English taught programs. It is ranked 9^th best country to study in 2018 by QS Ranking. It costs around 550 to 850 EUR per month for a student to cover complete living expenses. South Korea costs 202% more than Pakistan for general living.

10 -   Cost of Living in Japan

Japan is ranked world’s 10^th best study abroad destination with 5 institutes ranked among Top 100 Universities of the World that is even more than Canada, Germany and South Korea. Japan offers English taught programs for international students in one of world’s strongest higher education systems. A student needs 750 to 1,150 EUR per month to cover living expenses. According to Numbeo.com, living in Japan is around 232% more expensive than living Pakistan.

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Usama Ahmed Awan The Editor of StudyAbroad.pk, Usama is a BZU studied Software Engineer, now  a Teacher, Article Writer, Educational Counselor and Journalist. He has been  writing to assist students selecting the right career path.