Budgeting for Rent & Deposits
What rent, deposits, and utility costs actually look like across popular study destinations.
Rent varies enormously by city, not just by country — a room in central London costs multiples of the same room in a smaller UK university town, and the same is true across the US, Canada, and Australia. Beyond rent, budget for a security deposit (commonly 1-2 months' rent, refundable), and utilities, internet, and a TV/council-tax-style local licence that often aren't included even in 'furnished' listings.
We give you a realistic monthly cost breakdown for your specific city and housing type as part of your counseling session, so your loan and living-expense budget reflects reality rather than an average national figure that may not apply to where you're actually moving.