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Cost of living

The north-east of England is one of the most affordable areas of the UK to live and Sunderland is one of the cheapest cities. Explore all you need to know about the cost of living in Sunderland including our top budgeting tips, part-time jobs support, scholarship information, student discounts, and more.

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What is the cost of living in Sunderland?

Sunderland is a fantastic option to consider for university, offering a significantly lower than average cost of living than other parts of the UK:

  • We're the 7th cheapest city for student accommodation (Student Crowd, 2024)
  • The north-east's student living costs are around £954 a month, compared to the national average of £1,078 (Save the Student, 2024)
  • We're the 4th cheapest city in the UK for renters (Rightmove, 2025)
  • Our city centre location means you'll save money on transport costs with our campuses and accommodation all within walking distance of each other. We also have excellent and affordable transport links whether you're travelling in or out of Sunderland.

 

We've broken down some of the typical costs you'll need to consider as a student living in Sunderland, including accommodation, travel, food, socialising and more.

Read our cost of living in Sunderland article.

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Browse our range of useful cost of living resources, designed to support you with managing your money when you're living and studying in Sunderland.

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