📍 West Midlands

Cost of Living in Coventry
for International Students

Updated April 2026 · Based on real student spending data · The most affordable UK city for international students

Coventry is the most affordable of the major UK student cities — roughly 55% cheaper than London per month. Most international students in Coventry spend between £630 and £870 per month on rent, food, transport, and basic living costs.

Shared rent

£350–£580

Food / month

£140–£210

Transport

£55

Monthly total

£630–£870

Full Monthly Budget Breakdown

ExpenseRangeNote
Rent (shared room)£350–£580Most students share
Rent (studio/own flat)£550–£750Single occupancy
Food & groceries£140–£210Cooking most meals
Public transport£55Monthly pass
Utilities & internet£55Bills share + broadband
Entertainment / social£30–£80Occasional going out
Monthly Total£630–£870Shared room

💼 Can Part-Time Work Cover Your Costs?

Part-time earnings

£996

20hrs/wk @ £11.5/hr

Min living cost

£630

Survival mode

Monthly gap

+£366

Surplus

Working the legal maximum of 20 hours/week during term time at Coventry's average wage of £11.5/hr earns approximately £996/month gross (before tax). This covers your minimum living costs with £366 to spare.

🎯 Coventry Student Money Tips

  • 1

    City of 3 Spires area and Earlsdon are the cheapest student zones

  • 2

    Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent are major local employers

  • 3

    Birmingham is 20 minutes by train — giving you access to a much larger job market

  • 4

    Coventry University sports centre membership costs less than most private gyms

  • 5

    The market in the city centre sells fresh produce cheaper than supermarkets

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£630–£870/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coventry University good for international students?+
Coventry University is one of the most internationally diverse universities in the UK, with students from over 160 countries. It has strong industry links especially in engineering, business, and health.
How much money do you need per month in Coventry?+
International students in Coventry typically spend £630–850/month total — making it one of the most affordable cities in the UK. Living costs are significantly lower than Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds.

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