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Living costs comparison: UK vs Canada vs Germany for West African students

30 November 2025 · 7 min read · Mindmorph Student Support

Notebook, calculator and budget planning materials.

Beyond tuition, your monthly living costs make or break your study-abroad plan.

United Kingdom (London) Rent: £700–£1,100. Food: £200. Transport: £100. Total: £1,200–£1,700/month.

United Kingdom (regional cities) Rent: £450–£700. Food: £180. Transport: £80. Total: £750–£1,100/month.

Canada (Toronto / Vancouver) Rent: CA$900–$1,400. Food: CA$300. Transport: CA$150. Total: CA$1,500–$2,200/month.

Canada (smaller cities) Rent: CA$600–$900. Food: CA$280. Transport: CA$100. Total: CA$1,100–$1,500/month.

Germany (Berlin) Rent: €450–€700. Food: €200. Transport: €30 (student ticket). Total: €700–€1,000/month.

Working while studying UK: 20 hours/week during term. Canada: 24 hours/week. Germany: 120 full days or 240 half days per year.