How Much Will It Cost For A Student in London?

Question

You've probably heard the question before.

I heard of the saying "if you have to ask, you can't afford it", but I'll ask anyways.

putting Accommodation/Housing Fees and Food aside, how much should I expect to spend per month, living in London?

p.s: I'm coming from a relatively expensive city myself (New York), will it be that much of a stretch despite the dollar's inflation rate? or no.

Answer 1

new york is expensive yeah but it is absolutely no comparison to London there are 2 dollars to every pound so everything you by here anyway will cost twice as much.

and the cost of living is ridiculous.

some people get an allowance from the government because the cost of living is so insane the allowance is called London weighting (but you only get it if your doing certain jobs)

House prices are extortionate and it will be hard to find a flat to rent for less than £450 a month (that's $900) and if you want  a flat on a council estate (housing project) you can be on a waiting list for years.

monthly spending

. £450 - rent

. £150 - food

. £100 -  gas,electric and water (all added together)

. £150 -  cloths and general things

. £60   -   council tax

. £100   -   insurances

  

added together £1010 that's $2020

London is the second most expensive city on thee planet and new york is the 18th most expensive so you may be in for a shock.   the reason for id being so exspensive is because london is so exclusive. but all that aside you can find bargains in london and cheaper accomidation but you really have to look, go into every estate agents (realtor)and search hard i dont want this to put you off coming to london i have lived here all my life and its a fantastic city and i love it to bits you will have a really good time here. hope this helps :)