Cost of Living

Plan your Leipzig budget and make the most of student life.

Affordable Student City

Leipzig offers a cheaper alternative to other major German cities such as Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt without having to miss out on any of the buzz or culture.

There are plenty of ways in which the city caters to student budgets. Many shops and event venues offer student discounts. At Lancaster University Leipzig, you also benefit from having a student travel pass included into your fee payments, saving you a lot of money whilst keeping you mobile throughout the region.

The Essentials

As well as your tuition, you need to budget for monthly expenditure including rent, bills and food. You may also need to budget for one-off expenses related to your course, such as textbooks or equipment. Below are the costs of some general expenses to help understand how much you will spend each month.*

On top of that, it is estimated that a single person will spend an average of €736.80 a month.

*We worked with Numbeo for these estimates.

** Visit our accommodation section for more on our partners.

The Extras

Your time at university is not just about your degree. It is also a time when you will make life-long friends, try out new things and discover a new city/country. Below are a few costs you might want to consider budgeting for to help you make the most of your time in Leipzig.

*We worked with Numbeo for these estimates.