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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

International Student In London Struggles To Pay For Groceries: '£30 Is Not A Big Deal For You, But Is A Week's Worth Of Groceries For Me'

International students in the UK, like Varisha Tariq, grapple with financial challenges, including rising grocery prices and limited work opportunities. Despite these hardships, many persevere for a brighter future. (Credit: Linked / Varisha Ghazala Tariq)

After spending over £40,000 to study in London, an international student said most who come to the United Kingdom struggle to make ends meet, even for basic necessities like groceries.

Varisha Tariq often contemplates the most affordable route home on the bustling London sidewalks. Living in Islington, she considered walking to Warren Street or Tottenham Court Road stations for the Tube but discovered it was nearly twice the cost of taking the bus.

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