How much money you will need for your living expenses depends on the standard of living you are used to. Remember that while you are studying at London South Bank University (LSBU) you will need to budget for accommodation, books, food, study materials, travel and your social life.
The British Council and Education UK give advice to international students on how much money to bring to the UK. However a general guide per week would be:
| Living in University accommodation | Living in privately rented accommodation | |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | £91 - £111.50 | £85 - £105 |
| Bills | £23 | £35 |
| Fuel | (included in accommodation costs) | £15 |
| Travel | £10 | £10 |
| Study materials (photocopying, paper, pens) |
£7 | £7 |
| Entertainment (this depends on what you do and how often!) |
£27 | £27 |
| Other expenses (cleaning, toiletries, miscellaneous) |
£22 | £22 |
| Weekly total | £180 - £208 | £201 - £221 |
| For a 40-week year (approx) | £7,200 | £8,840 |
