How much is enough living expenses for a college student? In the past 10 days, the whole network has been hotly discussing the secret of data.
Recently, the topic of "living expenses for college students" has once again triggered discussions across the Internet. After the start of the semester in colleges and universities in many places, topics such as "How Much Living Expenses Should College Students Pay" and "Consumption Views of Post-00 College Students" have become hot searches. This article combines the social media data and survey reports of the past 10 days (as of September 2023) to use structured data to analyze this hot spot for you.
1. Distribution of median living expenses of college students nationwide
area | Average monthly living expenses (yuan) | Changes from 2022 |
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first tier cities | 2500-3500 | +8% |
New first-tier cities | 1800-2500 | +6% |
Second tier cities | 1500-2000 | +5% |
Third line and below | 1000-1500 | +3% |
2. Analysis of Living Expenditure Expenditure Structure
Expenditure items | Proportion | Typical amount (yuan/month) |
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FOOD | 42% | 800-1200 |
social entertainment | 18% | 300-500 |
school supplies | 15% | 200-400 |
Clothing and beauty | 12% | 200-300 |
Transportation and communications | 8% | 100-200 |
other | 5% | Within 100 |
3. Hot topics of discussion on the Internet in the past 10 days
1."Milk tea freedom" becomes a new standard: The Weibo topic # College Students How Many Cups of Milk Tea a Week has been read 120 million times, and a survey shows that 53% of students spend more than 150 yuan on milk tea every month.
2.There are obvious differences between north and south: Northern students’ dining expenditure accounts for 47%, while southern students pay more attention to social consumption (22%).
3.Stealth consumption causes controversy: The proportion of unexpected expenditures such as electronic equipment maintenance and certification training has increased, and there are more than 5,000 related discussions on Zhihu.
4. Reasonable planning recommended by experts
consumption type | Recommended proportion | management skills |
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Necessary expenses | 60-70% | Fixed account storage |
development expenditure | 15-20% | Establish special funds |
Flexible spending | 10-15% | Use accounting APP |
contingency reserve | 5-10% | Keep cash separately |
5. New consumption trends after 2000
1.The rise of experiential consumption: Spending on escape rooms, concerts, etc. increased by 35% year-on-year.
2.Second-hand trading is active: Xianyu data shows that the idle transaction volume of college students increased by 42% year-on-year, mainly involving teaching materials and digital products.
3.Increased payment for knowledge: 28% of students spend 50-200 yuan per month on online courses and e-books.
Conclusion:The survey shows that 83% of college students believe that "reasonable planning is more important than the amount of money." It is recommended that parents work with their children to develop a budget and develop financial literacy. It is worth noting that the cost of living in different cities and different family backgrounds can vary up to 3-5 times. Do not blindly compare, the one that suits you is the best.
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