What are the average accumulative living costs for London, England?

Question

I am currently a theater student at a conservatory in the USA, and hoping to transfer to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts or the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Any info about this would be immensely appreciated!!

Answer 1

The Average cost per person will be between £500 - £700/pcm
Break down
Accomodation £350
Food £250
Travel £60
Misc Expenses£40+++

Answer 2

It depends on the quality of life you want.
I'm also a student, and I live in a share house, which is basically my boyfriend, I and 6 other people. We share the rent, the utility bills and any other costs. We each pay about £50 a week, that's £200 a month, and then another £5 each to split up the gas and electricity bills. If you don't mind sharing a bathroom and a kitchen, then this is a good cheap option.
If you want more privacy, you can share a flat with one other person or couple. Most flats are just over a £1000 a month, but of course it depends where you are renting. The city center (zone 1 on the tube map) and the West and North West are the more expensive sides of London.
The South, East and North East is cheaper for rent, but not as leafy and clean as the West side.
Also it depends which zone you rent in (check tfl for the London tube map, it has all the zones on it)
As already mentioned, zone 1/city center is the most expensive.
Zones 2-3 is cheaper on rent, but you pay a bit more for travel.
Zones 4-6 has the cheapest rent, but for the price you pay on travel, it's not worth it.
For room, house or flat share info, visit a website called The Gumtree. It ha most of the listings for London, and is great for students and back packers.
Hope this helps, and all the best for you're future and studies in London.

Answer 3

There are some initial costs that will whittle your wallet down fairly quickly if you don’t plan accordingly, especially when it comes to setting up longer-term accommodation. Generally you should budget for the following: Accommodation when you arrive: If you haven’t already organised accommodation for when you first arrive make sure you have enough money for hostel or hotel accommodation (from £11 upwards per night) or to give to mates who let you doss. Transport: Flat and job hunting can take a lot of trekking across the city on Tubes and buses. Make sure you have some cash for public transport or to purchase an Oyster card, see Getting around the UK. Mobile phone: If you’ve brought your mobile phone from home you still may need to buy a SIM card or pay to have your phone ‘unlocked’ from your previous carrier. Avoid phone contracts if possible and opt for pre-pay calling. Be sure to put aside some cash to buy pre-paid top-ups; not being able to call back a potential employer because you have no credit is not a good look! Internet access: You’ll probably be using the Internet for job hunting, searching for accommodation and staying in touch with family and friends back home. Internet cafes charge from £1 an hour, but allow plenty of cash for this as you’d be surprised how many hours you can rack up in these places. Clothing: Hopefully you packed suitable clothes for the season you’re arriving in the UK and if you found room in your suitcase or backpack, suitable clothing for job interviews in your line of work. But, if sneakers won out over suits, make sure you have some pounds in your budget for interview and work-wear. Eating and drinking: Your first few weeks are sure to be a blur of eating, drinking and socialising. Eating out in London isn’t cheap so try not to have breakfast, lunch and dinner (and those crisps with your pint) while out and about as it will be more economical to buy groceries and prepare your own meals. Utilise your student or youth travel card: You are entitled to many discounts if you have a student or International youth travel card. This includes discounted entry to museums, cinemas and clubs. Also, a one bedroom flat rental in North London costs: £650 - £750 in South London: £600 - £700 in West London: £700 - £800 in East London: £650 - £750 And, $1= .6994 in Euros

Answer 4

around 600 hundred
but maybe the college helps students to find cheap accomodation in hostel where you can get also evening meal and breakfast.

Answer 5

i think it is £500 in a month at lest to live in london n i also live in london