College Budget Quiz
The questions below are designed to see how much you know, or don’t know, about the financial
side of living away from home. Get into groups of 3 or 4, preferably with friends heading in the
same direction, next year. Answer in Sterling or U$, whichever is appropriate.
You have 15 minutes !
1.
How much is a tube of toothpaste ?
2.
How much is the average weekly cost for heating and lighting a
house
?
3.
What is the typical cost of a visit to the launderette ?
4.
How much does it cost for a 19/20 year old to insure a small car ?
5.
What is the typical deposit charged by a landlord against possible
damage to property ?
6.
How much is the price of a typical standard first-year text book ?
7.
How much is a bar of soap ?
8.
How much is a medical prescription ?
9.
What is the price of four toilet rolls ?
10.
What is the typical price of a 3 mile taxi ride ?
11.
How much is a pint of beer ?
12.
What is the average weekly cost of rented accommodation outside
college ?
13.
How much is it to take a journey of approx. 100m by coach ?
14.
How much is a 100g jar of coffee ?
15.
What is the average financial balance of college students at the end
of one
year ( + or - ) ?