Student Living Costs

College Student PG & Hostel Budget Guide

Everything you need to know about budgeting for PG rooms, hostel mess, university books, and daily pocket money.

1. Housing & Room Rent

Triple sharing PGs typically cost ₹5,000–₹8,000/mo, while double sharing ranges from ₹8,000–₹14,000/mo in major education hubs (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Kota, Mumbai).

2. Mess & Daily Meals

Monthly mess subscriptions range from ₹2,500 to ₹4,500. Canteen snacks, evening chai, and weekend dining out add an additional ₹1,500–₹2,500.

3. Transit & Commute

Using student metro passes or university bus services caps transport at ₹400–₹800/mo, compared to ₹2,500+ for frequent auto/cab rides.

4. Tech, Books & Mobile

Mobile 5G recharges (₹299–₹399/mo), photocopy/Xerox prints (₹200–₹400), and stationery account for baseline study overhead.

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Generally yes. Campus hostels typically cost 40% to 60% less because utilities and subsidized mess meals are included. However, private PGs offer greater flexibility, AC options, and independent curfew hours.

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