Living costs in Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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View 21 program listings for Liverpool ↗Fellowship Directory count imported 2026-10-12; availability can change.
Monthly cost evidence
British Council Rest-of-UK student averages for halls/private room, bills, groceries, socialising, transport, mobile and gym. London has a separate city guide (Imperial). National planning total remains GBP 900–1,300 outside London; London page quotes GBP 1,300–1,400. Source period: British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables). Checked 2026-10-13.
Source monthly budget: £900.00 – £1,300.00. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (GBP) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | £554.00 – £664.00Private shared room about GBP 554; non-catered student halls about GBP 664 (Rest of UK) | Source ↗British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables) · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Food & daily needs | £116.00 · point estimateGroceries Rest of UK | Source ↗British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables) · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Transport | £54.00 · point estimatePublic transport Rest of UK average | Source ↗British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables) · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Utilities & phone | £98.00 · point estimateHousehold bills GBP 80 + mobile GBP 18 (Rest of UK) | Source ↗British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables) · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Personal & leisure | £95.00 · point estimateSocialising GBP 80 + student gym GBP 15 | Source ↗British Council Study UK average living costs (live page; London vs Rest of UK tables) · checked 2026-10-13 |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
Before accepting a fellowship in Liverpool
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Housing
- Booking.com · Liverpool ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
- Airbnb · Liverpool ↗Rooms & furnished stays · check lease terms and total price
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Food & daily needs
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Transport
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Utilities & phone
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Personal & leisure
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Health insurance
- NHS · healthcare for students from abroad ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
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