West Virginia and Kansas had the lowest cost of living across all U.S. states, with composite costs being half of those found in Hawaii. This was according to a composite index that compares prices for various goods and services on a state-by-state basis. In West Virginia, the cost of living index amounted to 84.8 - well below the national benchmark of 100. Nevada - which had an index value of 100.1 - was only slightly above that benchmark. Expensive places to live included Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California Housing costs in the U.S. Housing is usually the highest expense in a household’s budget. In 2023, the average house sold for approximately 427,000 U.S. dollars, but house prices in the Northeast and West regions were significantly higher. Conversely, the South had some of the least expensive housing. In West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the median price of the typical single-family home was less than 200,000 U.S. dollars. That makes living costs in these states significantly lower than in states such as Hawaii and California, where housing is much more expensive. What other expenses affect the cost of living? Utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, water, and internet also influence the cost of living. In Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut, the average monthly utility cost exceeded 500 U.S. dollars. That was because of the significantly higher prices for electricity and natural gas in these states.

According to a survey conducted by Voxburner in 2022, approximately 80 percent of members of students in the United Kingdom advised that due to the Cost of Living crisis, they would cut down on non-essential spending.

This statistic shows the monthly average living expenses of college students in China as of June 2018, by expenditure category. The survey results revealed that Chinese college students spent on average 593 yuan per month on non-essentials.

The objective of this survey is to gather information on tuition fees, living accommodation costs at residences/housing and additional compulsory fees paid by full-time university students at Canadian universities. Data are collected annually by questionnaire through the Registrar or the Business Office of universities. Survey results are available at the end of August. Data for undergraduate programs are available by institution, by province, by program and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Data for graduate programs are available by institution, by province and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Additional compulsory fees are available by institution, by province and by type (athletics, health services, student association, and other). Living accommodation costs at residence/housing are available by institution, by type of students (single or married) and by type of costs (room, meal plan,or both). For current TLAC data refer to Statistics Canada

The survey charted the housing conditions of higher education students in Tampere, Finland. The survey was divided into three main themes: current housing situation, housing preferences, and housing situation during studies. Regarding housing situation at the time of the survey, the questions surveyed type of housing the respondents lived in (housing type and housing tenure), household composition (number of roommates, children), size of housing (number of rooms and surface area), housing costs, distance to own university and city centre, travel time from home to university, and satisfaction with and opinions on housing. Concerning housing preferences, the respondents were asked which type of housing they would have preferred to live in, whether they were looking for new accommodation and what kind, what their attitude towards student housing was, how important they thought different things when looking for accommodation, in which neighbourhoods they would have wanted to live during their studies, how much they would be prepared to pay for housing of their preference per month, and how much they thought reasonable housing costs for a student would be per month. Finally, with regard to housing situation during studies, the respondents were asked whether they first moved out of their parents' house for studies, whether they had had diffculties in finding accommodation at the beginning of studies, how many different places and student apartments they had lived in during studies, how many months in total they had lived in student apartments, and, if they had moved house, reasons for moving. Background variables included the respondent's employment situation, marital status, disposable income per month, expected year of graduation, education level, and education and occupations of parents.

This statistic shows the monthly average living expenses of college students in China as of June 2018, by spending bracket. During the survey period, almost 39 percent of Chinese college students said they spent between 800 and 1,200 yuan per month.

Ireland: Cost of living index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 175.68 index points, an increase from 157.19 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 79.81 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 2017 to 2021 is 166.44 index points. The minimum value, 157.19 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 175.68 index points was recorded in 2021.

People in Great Britain's experiences of and actions following increases in their costs of living, and how these differed by a range of personal characteristics.

According to a survey conducted by Voxburner in 2022, approximately 69 percent of students in the UK thought that the government should be responsible for providing financial support during the Cost of Living Crisis.

Guinea: Cost of living index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 47.59 index points, a decline from 50.48 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 79.81 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Guinea from 2017 to 2021 is 49.04 index points. The minimum value, 47.59 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 50.48 index points was recorded in 2017.

Kazakhstan Cost of Living: Average per Capita data was reported at 28,620.000 KZT in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28,690.000 KZT for Sep 2018. Kazakhstan Cost of Living: Average per Capita data is updated monthly, averaging 13,073.000 KZT from Oct 2000 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 217 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29,146.000 KZT in Aug 2018 and a record low of 3,983.000 KZT in Oct 2000. Kazakhstan Cost of Living: Average per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kazakhstan – Table KZ.H012: Cost of Living: Average per Capita.

Turkey Cost of Living Index: 95=100: Istanbul: Culture, Education Expenses data was reported at 24,641.200 1995=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,149.900 1995=100 for Sep 2018. Turkey Cost of Living Index: 95=100: Istanbul: Culture, Education Expenses data is updated monthly, averaging 6,120.350 1995=100 from Jan 1996 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 274 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,641.200 1995=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 147.000 1995=100 in Jan 1996. Turkey Cost of Living Index: 95=100: Istanbul: Culture, Education Expenses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.I012: Cost of Living Index: Wage Earners: Istanbul: 1995=100.

The data were collected for the cross-European EUROSTUDENT VII study, forming the Finnish part of the survey. Main themes surveyed included economic circumstances and time use of students, progress in studies, international mobility, and future expectations and plans. The study was co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. First, they were asked about the degree they were studying for, how active they were in their studies, what their future salary might be, and their beliefs and opinions about their future after graduation. Next, they were asked about previous studies, skills and jobs, participation in preparatory courses and applying for education. This was followed by questions about progress in studies and time spent studying and working. The next questions concerned the student's daily life in terms of living arrangements and employment. In addition, questions were asked about financial support, income and expenditure. Finally, questions were asked about possible study periods abroad and student mobility, as well as about the expectations and plans of foreign degree students regarding their studies and post-study period. Background variables included age (categorised), gender, sector and field of study (categorised), year of study, language skills and parents' level of education. In addition, information on whether the respondent and his/her parents were born in Finland and whether the respondent has children.

This dataset contains statistics relating to the number and types of students receiving Student Allowances, and the amounts received.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Mean Real Household Wages Adjusted by Cost of Living for New York County, NY (MWACL36061) from 2009 to 2023 about New York County, NY; adjusted; New York; average; NY; wages; real; and USA.

The global student debt recovery services market is projected to reach $12.5 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is primarily driven by the increasing student loan defaults, rising tuition fees, and government initiatives to reduce student debt. Furthermore, the growing awareness of student debt recovery services among educational institutions, lenders, and government agencies is expected to drive market expansion. The segment of tuition fee loan recovery services held the largest market share in 2025 and is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This segment's growth is attributed to the increasing number of student loan defaults and the growing demand for specialized services to recover tuition fees from delinquent borrowers. Additionally, the living expenses loan recovery services segment is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing cost of living and the rising number of students relying on loans to cover their living expenses.

The average for 2021 based on 40 countries was 69.86 index points. The highest value was in Israel: 188.01 index points and the lowest value was in Syria: 33.25 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

According to a survey conducted by Voxburner in 2022, approximately 80 percent of students in the UK, that were planning on cutting costs due to the Cost of Living crisis, would cut back on eating out.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Mean Real Household Wages Adjusted by Cost of Living for El Paso County, CO (MWACL08041) from 2009 to 2023 about El Paso County, CO; Colorado Springs; adjusted; CO; average; wages; real; and USA.