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 39 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 annum
Room (Standard single room in a Residence [energy inclusive] for approx 36 weeks), from		£2,565-£3,555
Food (depending on taste)		approx £1800
Social		£1170
Telephone Calls		£200
Extras	£10	£390
Books, Equipment, Stationary		£100
Clothing		£200
Travel Home		£200

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 Annum
Room (standard single room in a Residence [energy inclusive] for approx 36 weeks), from		£3,200
Food (depending on taste), Toiletries, Laundry and Household		approx £1800
Social		£1170
Telephone Calls		£200
Insurance (Contents)		£30
Extras	£10	£390
Books, Equipment, Stationary		£100
Clothing		£200
Energy Costs		£800
Travel Home		£195