How much does student life cost in 2026? See the latest figures for rent, food and living costs, plus practical ways to make your student budget go further. Student life is getting more expensive. New research shows surveyed students are spending an average of £1,146 a month, with Maintenance Loans falling hundreds of pounds short. Here’s where the money is going and how to make yours stretch further.

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How much does student life cost in 2026? See the latest figures for rent, food and living costs, plus practical ways to make your student budget go further. Student life is getting more expensive. New research shows surveyed students are spending an average of £1,146 a month, with Maintenance Loans falling hundreds of pounds short. Here’s where the money is going and how to make yours stretch further.

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Looking for the best student bank accounts in 2026? Compare £100 cash bonuses, Deliveroo and Just Eat vouchers, free Railcards, Tastecard discounts and interest-free student overdrafts.

Did you know you can use your credit card to buy discounted gift cards on SUBTV Perks? Before you make your next purchase, check Perks, buy a gift card with your credit card and save on the things you were going to buy anyway. Full price is cancelled. T&Cs apply.

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