A monthly budget can look affordable while the move itself is not. The first weeks combine costs that will not repeat every month: travel, temporary accommodation, a rental deposit, basic household items, enrolment charges and local transport before routines settle.
Separate your plan into three columns: one-time arrival costs, fixed monthly commitments and flexible spending. Add the semester contribution in the month it is due rather than smoothing it away mentally. Check what transport is actually included with your student status.
Deposits can tie up a significant amount of money even though they remain your property subject to the tenancy outcome. Do not assume they will return immediately when you move out. Keep an emergency buffer that is accessible without selling an investment or waiting for an international transfer.
Food, utilities and insurance differ by household and status. Use current local prices and the exact insurer information relevant to you, not a national average presented as a promise. Review the budget after the first four weeks using real transactions.
Part-time work may help, but it should not be treated as guaranteed income before you have a contract. Check the current conditions applying to your student status and how work fits your course timetable.