Student Budgeting

Student Expense Calculator

Estimate your total monthly college expenses and daily living costs in seconds. Tailored for PG, hostel, shared flats, and day scholars.

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Student Budgeting Insight

Keep fixed expenses like rent and mess low to maximize your daily student allowance.

Comparing Student Living Arrangements in India

Paying Guest (PG)

Pros: Independent rooms, furnished amenities, mess/food usually included, AC options.

Cost Range: ₹8,000 – ₹16,000 / month depending on city and sharing.

College Hostel

Pros: Walking distance to classes, high security, campus events, subsidized fees.

Cost Range: ₹4,000 – ₹10,000 / month including mess and electricity.

Day Scholar (With Parents)

Pros: Zero rent, home-cooked food, maximum savings potential.

Cost Range: ₹2,500 – ₹6,000 / month primarily for daily metro/bus commute, cafeteria, and books.

Student Budgeting FAQ

Everything you need to know about expense tracking, budgeting, and privacy.

In major Indian cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad), student PG and hostel costs typically range from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 per month including rent, mess food, commute, mobile recharge, and essentials. In Tier-2 college towns, it ranges between ₹7,000 and ₹12,000.

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