PG, Hostel & Student Housing Budget Calculator
Estimate your monthly cost of living in a hostel, PG, dorm, or shared accommodation for students and young professionals worldwide.
Living & Accommodation Expenses
Enter your monthly rent, meals, utilities, and daily living allowances.
Monthly rent share including room and maintenance
Groceries, mess dues, college meal plan, or tiffin service
Electricity, water, heating, AC, and broadband
Laundromat, cleaning, and house essentials
Student metro/subway pass, bus, or shared rides
Coffee, study books, stationery, and leisure
Refundable lease bond / damage deposit
Your estimated daily living rate is $560 per day across 30 days.
Sharing accommodation with a flatmate or opting for a double room typically reduces total living expenses by 30% to 45% compared to private studios.
Set this $16,800 target in your main Expense Tracker.
Average Student Housing & Living Costs Worldwide
Typical monthly expenditures for shared student accommodation with meals and utilities included.
| Country & City Hub | Accommodation Share | Food & Groceries | Utilities & Transit | Total Monthly Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York / Boston (USA) | $1,200 – $1,600 | $400 – $550 | $220 – $320 | $1,820 – $2,470/mo |
| 🇬🇧 London / Manchester (UK) | £650 – £1,050 | £220 – £300 | £150 – £220 | £1,020 – £1,570/mo |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto / Vancouver (Canada) | C$850 – C$1,350 | C$380 – C$480 | C$180 – C$260 | C$1,410 – C$2,090/mo |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney / Melbourne (Australia) | A$950 – A$1,500 | A$400 – A$520 | A$200 – A$280 | A$1,550 – A$2,300/mo |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin / Munich (Germany) | €500 – €850 | €240 – €320 | €120 – €180 | €860 – €1,350/mo |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | S$750 – S$1,200 | S$420 – S$550 | S$180 – S$240 | S$1,350 – S$1,990/mo |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai / Abu Dhabi (UAE) | AED 2,200 – 3,500 | AED 900 – 1,300 | AED 500 – 750 | AED 3,600 – 5,550/mo |
| 🇮🇳 Delhi NCR / Bengaluru (India) | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 – ₹3,500 | ₹13,000 – ₹22,500/mo |
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Student Housing & Living Cost FAQ
Answers to common questions about rent deposits, utilities, meal plans, and roommate living.
A comprehensive student housing budget includes: (1) Base rent for your room or shared lease; (2) Meal plans, groceries, or mess dues; (3) Utilities such as electricity, heating/cooling, water, and Wi-Fi broadband; (4) Laundry and cleaning supplies; (5) Transit passes; (6) Personal study and leisure expenses; (7) Amortized security deposit / lease bond.
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