The level of living expenses of college students is affected by factors such as different historical periods, regions, and consumption habits, so there is no unified standard. However, the changes in the cost of living of college students in different historical periods in China are roughly like this:
80's:This is the first decade after the resumption of the college entrance examination in China, college students are the "pride of the sky" in society, and the state implements preferential policies such as free tuition, package distribution, and room allocation for them. At that time, the living expenses of college students were mainly from their parents, and the monthly expenses were between 100-200 yuan, mainly for food and daily necessities.
90's:This is a decade in which China's colleges and universities have collected fees and merged their fees, and the tuition fees for college students have risen from 200 yuan a year to about 3,000 yuan a year, and the cost of living has also increased. In addition to their parents, college students also have their own scholarships, grants, part-time jobs, etc. At that time, the living expenses of college students were between 300-600 yuan per month, mainly used for food, shopping, ** expenses, etc.
00's:This is a decade in which China's colleges and universities have expanded their enrollment and abolished state allocation, and the number of college students has increased substantially, and the pressure of competition has also increased. The tuition fee for college students is more than 4,000 yuan a year, and the cost of living has also increased, generally between 600-1,000 yuan per month, mainly used for food, shopping, ** fees, etc. At the same time, personal portals**, online games, e-commerce platforms, etc. have also risen, and the consumption concept of college students has also changed.
After 10 years:This is the decade of popularization of colleges and universities in China and the development of the Internet, and the lifestyle and consumption habits of college students are more diversified and personalized. The tuition fee for college students is more than 5000 yuan a year, and the cost of living is also different, according to different regions and consumption levels, the monthly expenditure is between 800-2000 yuan, which is mainly used for food, shopping, ** fees, socializing, entertainment, travel, etc.
We can also look at the average and gap in the cost of living of college students in different regions and different types based on some survey reports.
The following are the different conclusions based on the reports on the cost of living of college students in different years:
1. According to the "2020 Report on the Living Expenses of Chinese College Students", the average monthly living expenses of college students across the country is 1,282 yuan, of which the average monthly expenditure of college students in first-tier cities is 1,378 yuan, the average monthly expenditure of college students in other municipalities, provincial capitals and sub-provincial cities is 1,270 yuan, and the average monthly expenditure of college students in prefecture-level cities and below is 1,091 yuan. It can be seen that the consumption level of the city has a greater impact on the living expenses of college students, and the living expenses of college students in first-tier cities are nearly 300 yuan higher than those of college students in prefecture-level cities.
2. According to the "2019 Report on the Living Expenses of Chinese College Students", the average monthly living expenses of college students in China is 1,227 yuan, of which the average monthly expenses of college students in 985 211 colleges and universities are 1,318 yuan, the average monthly expenses of college students in ordinary undergraduate colleges and universities are 1,211 yuan, and the average monthly expenses of college students in vocational colleges and universities is 1,130 yuan. It can be seen that the nature of the school also has a certain impact on the living expenses of college students, and the living expenses of college students in 985 211 colleges and universities are nearly 200 yuan higher than those of college students.
3. According to the "2018 Report on the Living Expenses of Chinese College Students", the average monthly living expenses of college students in China is 1,186 yuan, of which the average monthly expenditure of college students majoring in science and engineering is 1,209 yuan, and the average monthly expenditure of college students majoring in liberal arts is 1,163 yuan. It can be seen that the requirements of the major also have some impact on the living expenses of college students, and the living expenses of college students majoring in science and engineering are 46 yuan higher than those of college students majoring in liberal arts.
4. According to the "2017 Report on the Living Expenses of Chinese College Students", the average monthly living expenses of college students in China are 1,138 yuan, of which the average monthly expenses of male students are 1,150 yuan and the average monthly expenses of female students are 1,126 yuan. It can be seen that personal consumption habits also have some impact on the living expenses of college students, and the living expenses of male students are 24 yuan higher than that of female students.
Therefore, it is normal for college students to have a normal living expenses, and there is a high probability that between 1500-2000 is a normal and reasonable level. If you add in the cost of falling in love, it may be more than that.