Living costs in Cambridge, United Kingdom
City-specific institutional guidance
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View 10 program listings for Cambridge ↗Fellowship Directory count imported 2026-10-12; availability can change.
Monthly cost evidence
Future university maintenance forecast. Accommodation includes utilities. Personal allowance includes local transport and health-related spending; do not count those twice. Not a clinical fellow insurance quote. Source period: 2027/28 forecast, prepared May 2026. Checked 2026-10-12.
Source monthly budget: £1,725.00 · point estimate. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (GBP) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | £925.00 · point estimateAccommodation includes utilities, furnishings and maintenance | Source ↗2027/28 forecast, prepared May 2026 · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Food & daily needs | £305.00 · point estimateFood | Source ↗2027/28 forecast, prepared May 2026 · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Transport | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | £460.00 · point estimatePersonal 175 + social 160 + miscellaneous 125; includes some transport/health spending | Source ↗2027/28 forecast, prepared May 2026 · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
Before accepting a fellowship in Cambridge
One adult renting a room or sharing a home. Short-term furnished accommodation may cost more. University housing and student discounts depend on eligibility; confirm with your fellowship host.
Ask your host about accommodation eligibility, health coverage and visa requirements. Confirm whether your stipend is gross or net, when the first payment arrives, and which costs are paid directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel and one-off arrival costs.
Check local services and requirements
Official links and search starting points are labelled separately. Resource links do not substantiate a cost unless cited in the evidence table.
Housing
- Local university living & housing guidance ↗Host guidance · eligibility varies
- Room & flatshare search ↗Longer stays · choose your city on the provider
- Booking.com · Cambridge ↗Short stays · compare dates and total price
Food & daily needs
- Find supermarkets & grocery prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Transport
- Find local operators & monthly passes ↗Web search · results not vetted
Utilities & phone
- Compare mobile & internet plans ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
- Check activities & membership prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Health insurance
- NHS · healthcare for students from abroad ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
Build your own budget
The planner supports six expense categories, stipend and funding gaps, arrival cash, saved budgets and city comparisons. Missing amounts must be entered before calculating a complete personal budget.
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