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Apart from paying your first year’s course fees, student’s living in the UK need to consider their living expenses. The cost of living in London is similar to most other capital cities in the world, with many costs higher than other places in the UK. However, if you choose to study and live in London, remember to shop around, as you can still get some good deals and many businesses offer student discounts, which are well worth taking!
As a rough guide, the following amounts should form the basis of your cost of living budget:
To live in inner-London for a nine-month academic year
To live in outer-London and the rest of the UK for a nine-month academic year
These figures include the cost of accommodation, heating, lighting, food, clothing, books and daily travel for one person for a nine month academic year. Living costs for career based and access or foundation courses tend to be lower than these average figures. Please note that in London in particular you can expect to spend a significant proportion (half or more) of your monthly budget on accommodation.
Cost breakdown
Here are some typical prices for specific items and services in the UK overall. In London you might need to pay a little more for some things. On the other hand, at discount stores and street markets (both in London and elsewhere), you may be able to find many of these things for less than the prices given below:
Deposit on rented accommodation: £250–£500 (one month’s rent)
Heat and light (if charged separately): £20–£40 per month, depending on the season
Food (if not included in accommodation): £30– £40 per week
Wine: £3–£5 for a 75cl bottle (table wine)
Beer: £1 for a half-litre can of lager; £1.70–£2.50 for a pint of bitter in a pub or bar
Personal hygiene items, cosmetics, etc: £10 per month
Haircut: £7–£20 for a basic cut. Can be £40-100 for a re-style and colour
T-shirts, underwear: £10 and under
Shirts and tops, lightweight sweaters, lightweight shoes: £25 and under
Jeans and other casual trousers, skirts, lightweight outdoor jackets, heavier sweaters, heavier shoes: £35 and under
Raincoats and other outerwear, boots: £60 and under
Winter coats: £100 and under
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