Cost of living
How much money will I need to live in Glasgow?
In order to budget for your time in Glasgow, it's best to plan for costs including accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment, travel and bills like electricity and gas. It's also a good idea to include money in your calculations for unexpected expenses.
We estimate that it will cost you £1,100 to £1,700 per month to live and study in Glasgow, but it could be more or less, depending on factors such as your choice of accommodation and your lifestyle (figures published August 2025, based on a small sample survey of current University of Glasgow students).
Get to Know Glasgow podcast
Students Jessica, Serena and Shounak discuss all things cost of living in Glasgow, from insider tips on budgeting to the best student discounts close to campus.
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Free nationwide bus travel and bike rental
Student discounts
You can access student discounts from many online retailers through student apps:
Julia and Nishka's monthly living costs in Glasgow
Students Julia and Nishka share their experiences of what it roughly costs each month for them to live in Glasgow, from rent to utilities to transport to food (published 14 May 2026).
Cost of Living Q&A
Our student ambassadors share their top tips on student budgeting, from the best student discounts in the city, to juggling a part-time job (published 17 April 2026).
Money saving tips for students
Undergraduate student Navya shares some top tips on stretching your money as a student, from food to fashion (published 19 April 2024).
