UK
Cost of living: London vs Manchester vs Birmingham vs Edinburgh
Rent, transport, and grocery costs across the UK's top student cities.
Earthlink Editorial • 26 March 2026 • 7 min read
London: £1,200–£1,800/month all-in for a shared flat in Zone 2–3. Manchester and Birmingham: £700–£1,000. Edinburgh: £800–£1,200 in central postcodes.
Transport: London requires a monthly zone pass (£150+). Most other cities have flat student bus passes for £40–£60.
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