Typical Costs of Living in Aber

This is a general example of the kinds of costs incurred by an undergraduate staying at Aberystwyth. Remember, these will vary according to the lifestyle of the individual student. Costs are calculated over the academic year which is usually around 40 weeks.

Please bear in mind that these are average costs. The residential costs at Aberystwyth are much lower than in some parts of the country. Travel costs within the town are low and general living costs are much cheaper.

University Residences

Expenditure	Cost per Week	Cost per Month	Cost per Year
Room	£140	£640	£5600
Food, Laundry & Toiletries	£55	£222	£2200
Bills (energy, internet)	Included	Included	Included
Contents Insurance  See policy details here	Included	Included	Included
Phone Contracts	£5	£20	£240
Books, Equipment & Stationery	£3.75	£15	£150
Clothing	£12.5	£50	£500
Social	£20	£80	£800
Aber Sport Residential Package	Included	Included	Included
Travel Home	£8.75	£35	£350
T.V. Licence	£3.75	£15	£180

Private Sector

There is a wide range of self-catering private sector accommodation available, where in most cases energy costs will be additional to the rent.  The Accommodation Office advises a maximum target of £80 per week exclusive of energy for the average single study bedroom with shared communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. Please allow for 40 weeks at the average rental plus, to cover the summer vacation, 12 weeks at 50% of the average weekly rentals:

Expenditure	Cost per Week	Cost per Month	Cost per Year
Room	£110	£442	£4400
Food, Laundry & Toiletries	£55	£222	£2200
Bills (Energy, Internet)  Depends on whether any bills are included in your rent  agreement	£24	£95	£960
Contents Insurance (Depends on the value of your items)	£2.75	£10	£110
Phone Contracts	£5	£20	£200
Books, Equipment & Stationery	£3.75	£15	£150
Clothing	£12.50	£50	£500
Social	£20	£80	£800
Aber Sport 145 membership (non-residential student)	£3.70	£14.80	£145
Travel Home	£8.75	£35	£350
T.V. Licence	£3.75	£15	£180