Costs of living
When planning your budget for the MAGMa programme, it’s essential to consider the various costs you may encounter during your studies. These include:
- Living expenses: This includes accommodation, food, travel, books, clothing, and entertainment. Your daily expenses will depend on factors like where you live and your lifestyle choices.
- Bills: Regular utility costs such as electricity, gas, WiFi, mobile phone bills, and streaming services should be factored in as part of your monthly budget.
- Emergencies: Unexpected expenses can arise, such as medical costs or unforeseen travel. It’s important to have a financial buffer for these situations.
Lisbon offers a relatively affordable lifestyle compared to other European capitals. A comprehensive breakdown of monthly expenses is available from the University of Lisbon to help plan your finances.
Paris is known for its high living costs. IESA Arts and Culture offers a helpful breakdown of expected monthly expenses.
Rotterdam offers a moderate cost of living compared to other Dutch cities, like Amsterdam. To assist with your budgeting, Erasmus University Rotterdam shares a clear overview of a typical student's monthly outgoings.
Glasgow offers a more cost-effective living option compared to other major UK cities. The Univesity of Glasgow provides a detailed overview of monthly cost breakdown for students.