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World-renowned universities are found in the United Kingdom in and around London such as the London School of Economics, University College London, Oxford University, and Cambridge University. These are only a few out of many names which fall in top 100 universities of the world. These universities aren’t only famous because of their outstanding teaching faculty, employability rates and unlimited student support but are also renowned due to the place they are situated in.
London, a metropolitan city, in which everyone wants to either visit, stay or study in but this isn’t the only feature London poses. It’s also known to be heavy on the pockets. It has a very challenging nature of being burdensome on the bank accounts as compared to other metropolitan cities in both the UK and Europe such as Barcelona in Spain and Berlin in Germany. Hence, if you want to survive in London, you need to know about specific tips and tricks which can reduce a little burden from your bank.
For students, living in London can be super challenging in terms of high living costs. Hence all those who are planning to go abroad for your undergraduates or higher postgraduate study this article is for you. We’ve taken our expert ex-students, fresh graduated ones (don't worry our information is not outdated) to give us an insight on how to live and manage your expenses while you stay in London.
This guide won’t make you live like a frugal but like a normal, sane student. Follow the guide to know the best tips for a super healthy lifestyle, which will make you balance your bank account with your books.
We understand you live in a high-end city where even a sandwich costs around £15. So, for starters, you need to set your budget right. You should understand that you won’t be able to survive in £100 per month, but you need to have a reasonable budget made considering the following things in mind. These things are absolute basics which you need to consider.
Add all your necessity amounts and calculate. Now you’ll know how much you will need to spend per month at the minimum.
You should be able to save a lot of money by using two options; Oyster card and contactless card. Before you begin, try to get your zones right. Suppose your most travel is between zone A and zone B then you can get your travel card made for these zones. You can get up to 50% off normal travel if you avail the student discount. However, if initially that's not possible, get a:
Also, try to get a railcard. You get 30% discount on your national rail services which will be helpful when you want to travel outside London vicinity.
you can download plenty of applications which will help you save money on different items. An application such as UNiDays give you discounts on food items, clothes, makeup, accessories, electronic brand etc. Also, look for your university applications, you might get lucky and find good university discounts for both in and outside the university facility.
Students have the perk of student discounts. Almost every place offers student discounts in London. When you start in September, keep your eye open for student discounts (one heads-up- H&M has a student discount before the beginning of each semester). You can also find discount vouchers throughout your academic year. Such as Subway vouchers. They give a booklet of vouchers which offers different meal deal at affordable prices.
You can save a lot of money if you have your accommodation or even if you share your accommodation with a friend. Try to weigh both options economically before selecting your accommodation for the year.
Yes! This is one major point by which you can save a lot of money. Cooking your meals will help you live economically in a city like London. Buy your groceries weekly and cook yourself. Otherwise, an average good meal would range from £25-£30.
Try not to tap your card everywhere; Contactless makes you spend more: almost everywhere in London contactless facility is present. For this, you don't have to enter your pin or swipe your card on the machine. You must tap it once and your transaction goes through. This seems like a super convenient thing but trusts us; it makes your budget upset by a huge amount. This is because you don't realize how much you spend when you must tap and buy. Hence, we suggest that you carry cash when you use the non-contactless facility for your transactions.
Universities, as well as other places such as restaurants, have part-time jobs. Sometimes you might even get lucky and earn more than the budget you've set. You can use the extra money to save or even travel.
Write down your miscellaneous expenses. It will help you alter your budget and plan better.
Try to avoid using taxis or Uber during peak hours. If it’s necessary, try to pool your transportation service with a friend. This will help you a lot in saving money.
These are small tips and ideas you should use and think about before you proceed on your educational path. We definitely want to see you succeed both academically and economically!
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