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Living Expenses in London UK, English Courses in London

This is a difficult question to answer , however, you can live well in London on a little money if you take some time to consider your options before spending money.  Students should allow between £6000 -  £9000 a year for living expenses, including accommodation and all other living expenses. If you intend to travel around England and Europe, you will need more than this.

Living expenses
Accommodation or rent: £300 to £450 per month

Heat and light (if not included in your accommodation): £20 to £30 per month

Food (if not included in your accommodation) £60 to £195 per month (this varies for each student)

Transport: Daily   £3.50 - £6.00     Weekly £11 - £22    Monthly £40 - £90

Other average costs:

Textbooks:              £34 approximately per year

Laundry:                 £3 per week

Hairdresser:             £5 - £10 for men, £7 - £20 for women

Restaurant meal:      £5 minimum, £8 average (without drinks)

Bread:                    30p - £1.30p

Wine:                     £3 minimum for 75cl bottle

Take away food:      £2.50 - £5.00

1 kg sugar:              £0.69p

1 kg rice:                £0.45p 

1 kg meat:              £3.95p

1 litre juice drink:      £0.55p

Beer:                      £1.50p - £3.00p

Cinema tickets:        £6.00 - £12.00p

Mobile phone:          £35.00 - £90.00

1 litre milk:              £0.65p

Shoes:                    £15 - £85

Socks:                    £3 - £6

Jeans:                    £10 - £40

Underwear, T-shirts: £4 - £12

Winter coat:            £15 - £90

Umbrella:                 £3

Jumper:                  £10

Childcare:                £5 - £12 an hour or £300 - £450 monthly

London Empire Academy, St Stephen's House, 41 Uxbridge Road, shepherd's Bush, London W12 8LH,United Kingdom.

Tel  0044 (0) 208 749 7114, Fax 0044 (0) 208 749 0600