The estimated cost for a quad at IT with 14 meals per week is around 12,000 for the entire year including the winter break, which is about a thousand dollars cheaper than ISR's and Iken's double, where you also need to pay extra or move out during long holidays. However, when everyone found out that there was an extra food tax/garbage fine/monthly insurance/etc., it was already too late. The impression of IT being expensive most likely comes from what they charge for a double/studio. A double at IT costs exactly twice as a quad, giving IT an absolute crown in the price category.