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Compare housing, food, transport, and everyday expenses with settings that match your student lifestyle.
Live student budget
Set your situation and monthly budget. We compare it with live Student Life Simulator data for London.
Budget is entered in EUR. Currency converts the returned estimate.
Monthly budget estimates are being prepared. You can still explore neighborhood rents, campus locations, and commuting options below.
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Campus-specific rent and commute recommendations from the Student Life Simulator.
| Neighborhood | Housing | Monthly range |
|---|---|---|
| London - Barnet campus catchment 1 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Barnet campus catchment 1 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Barnet campus catchment 2 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Barnet campus catchment 2 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Barnet campus catchment 3 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Barnet campus catchment 3 | shared flat | €918 - €1,242 |
| London - Brent campus catchment 1 | shared flat | €959 - €1,298 |
| London - Brent campus catchment 2 | shared flat | €959 - €1,298 |
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Key figures
| Housing | Monthly budget | Rent range |
|---|---|---|
| Shared flat | €1,614 – €2,111 per month | €1,164 – €1,561 per month |
| Studio | €2,344 – €3,069 per month | €1,894 – €2,519 per month |
| Student residence | €450 – €550 per month | Not included |
London - City Centre
€358 – €437 / month
London - Campus Area
€442 – €540 / month
London - Runnymede campus catchment 1
€688 – €931 / month
Student planning guide
Build a practical plan for studying in London, United Kingdom. Estimate your monthly living costs, compare neighborhoods with campus travel in mind, and explore university surroundings using the Student Life tools on this page.
Compare housing, food, transport, and everyday expenses with settings that match your student lifestyle.
Review neighborhoods alongside campus commute information so rent and travel time can be considered together.
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For shared flat, the available data indicates a monthly budget of €1,614 – €2,111.
Among neighborhoods with available rent figures, compare London - City Centre, London - Campus Area, London - Runnymede campus catchment 1.