Qinhuangdao City, where Hebei University of Engineering is located, is a coastal city with high prices. Generally speaking, students' living expenses should be decided according to their actual situation. Living costs are mainly in the following areas:

1. Catering costs: the monthly cost of food for current students is about 1,000 yuan, but the specifics need to be adjusted according to the individual's eating habits and consumption level.

2. School supplies: you need to buy textbooks and stationery supplies every semester, and these costs are about 500 RMB per semester.

3. Other expenses: including transportation expenses, entertainment expenses, etc., which are about 500 RMB per month.

In summary, the total cost of living is about 1500-3000 yuan. Of course, the specific cost of living should be analyzed with the actual situation of the individual, and the cost of living will be different for different people.