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The living cost or the amount spent by international students, who wish to study abroad falls in two Categories. The first category would be their Tuition Fees and the second category would include their rent, food expenses, transportation, utilities, health and their other personal expenses. While the former is fixed by the University they are admitted into, the latter is greatly depending on the country, city, and lifestyle they chose to live in. Major cities are generally considered to be expensive than the smaller ones. 

Tips to manage expenses:
The cost of living in foreign countries remains a major concern for international students. It is highly essential to find ways to cut down your daily expenses. Here are some tips one can follow to minimize the expenditure.

Accommodation: To reduce your expenses on accommodation, you can consider sharing rooms. Splitting your rent with more people as much as feasible.

Transportation: Using public transport can cut down your expenses.

Utilities: Using the available resources wisely and mindfully.

Groceries and Meals:  You can have a meal plan in advance and purchase groceries accordingly, in order to enjoy a delicious home cooked food. This can cut down on the excess expenditure.

Entertainment: You can opt to explore natural places for relaxation and look for discounts that are available in places you wish to travel. You can take memberships to reduce expenses at gym, Sports club and other recreational places etc.