Nigerian Lady Shares Her Monthly Expenses as an International Student in the UK
- A Nigerian student in the UK shared her monthly expenses, opening up about the amount of money she spends monthly
- She explained that her present costs were possible because her partner and family helps her with some other bills
- The student advised others relocating abroad to have a strong support system to reduce living expenses
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A Nigerian international student living in the United Kingdom has given a detailed breakdown about how much she spends monthly.
In a TikTok video, the lady, identified as @quennyvick, shared how much it costs her to live in the UK, creating buzz online.
Source: TikTok
The Nigerian lady ranted about the crushing cost in the UK, despite living with her loved ones.
According to the international student, she spends about £100 and £250 (Approximately N188,000 to N464,000) per month on personal needs.
However, she was quick to point out several times that her low spending is due to a massive support system. According to her, her partner and brother play a significant role in covering her major bills.
Below is the breakdown of her monthly costs:
- Rent: £550 (Fully paid by her partner).
- Council Tax: £0 (She reminded students that they are exempt from this tax for one year of schooling).
- Food & Groceries: £20–£50 (She credited the "joy of living with family" for her low food bill).
- Household Essentials: £0 (Her brother’s wife handles laundry and cleaning supplies).
- Utilities (Gas, Water, Electricity): Included in her rent or handled by her brother.
International student in UK shares monthly cost
Her only major personal expenses are her phone bill and internet (£30–£60) and study materials like books and software licenses (£20).
Source: TikTok
To keep her costs down, the student also disclosed that she treks to school most of the time. For longer distances, she makes use of a Railcard, a tip she shared for other students looking to save a few pounds on train fares.
The student, who described herself as "balling" due to the presence of her loved ones, ended her video with a moral lesson for those planning to "Japa."
"Make sure you have loved ones/family around, but if you don't, God will come through," she stated.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Reactions to international student expenses breakdown
life_of_debby commented:
"That last one is very important oh💯GOD bless my brother and his pretty wife everyday."
vickyoge commented:
"Na God I dey depend o. But I love it for you."
Mmma doffy stated:
"Amen. 🙏🙏 For us that don't have family here."
BeckkyExtra wrote:
"God is good and kind to you."
Big Ebk stated:
"Na you Dey chop life."
International student shares emotional video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian international student documented her emotional journey relocating to the United States, capturing moments with her mother before departure.
She faced a stressful airport experience after being asked to pay N291,000 for extra legroom before boarding.
The situation later changed as airline staff upgraded her seat for free, leaving her with a valuable life lesson.
Source: Legit.ng
