# Living costs and budgetingStudent stories and money tips

**Source**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-fees/doc/living-expenses/page/2
**Parent**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-fees/doc/living-expenses

Three of our students tell us how much they spend and their tips for saving money while studying at Leeds.

## Don’t fall into the trap of buying loads before you move into halls

[Read about my budget and money-saving tips – Jennifer Durham, MBChB, Medicine and Surgery](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-record/20704/jennifer-durham)

## Figuring out your rent and bills is a very important step

[Read about my budget and money saving tips – Bunmi Adaramola, PhD, Law](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-record/20705/bunmi-adaramola)

## Living so close to the city centre opens up more job opportunities

[Read about my budget and money-saving tips – Poppy Davison, MPsych, BSc Advanced Psychology](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-record/20706/poppy-davison)

## Ask a current student – chat to a Link to Leeds ambassador

Want to find out more? [Chat to a Link to Leeds Ambassador](https://linkto.leeds.ac.uk/). Link to Leeds Ambassadors are current students who can help you find out more about living in Leeds and can give you tips on budgeting for life in the UK.

## More money-saving tips

Explore our [blogs about managing your money as a student](https://students.leeds.ac.uk/info/10400/student_life/1531/medium_-_our_longer_form_content#:~:text=Managing%20your%20money,life%20and%20study).

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