In London you might need to pay a little more for some things. On the other hand, at discount stores and street markets (both in London and elsewhere), you may be able to find many of these things for less than the prices given below:
| Item |
Cost |
| Deposit on rented accommodation |
£250 - £400 (one month’s rent) |
Heat and light
(if charged separately) |
£20 - £40 per month depending on the season |
| Wine |
£3-£5 for a 75cl bottle (table wine) |
| Beer |
£1 for a half-litre can of lager; £1.70 - £2.50 for a pint of bitter in a pub or bar |
| Haircut |
£7 - £20 |
| Personal hygiene items, cosmetics, etc |
£10 per month |
| T-shirts, underwear |
£10 and under |
| Shirts and tops, lightweight sweaters, lightweight shoes |
£25 and under |
| Jeans and other casual trousers, skirts, lightweight outdoor jackets, heavier sweaters, heavier shoes |
£35 and under |
| Raincoats and other outerwear, boots |
£660 and under |
| Winter coats |
£100 and under |
| Laundry |
£16-£35 per month |
| Dry Cleaning |
£4 for skirt or trousers, £8 for heavy coat |
| Small electrical appliances (e.g. hairdryer, kettle) |
£20 and under |
| Textbooks |
£10-50 or more; some may be available second-hand for less |
| Paperback books to read for leisure |
£5 - £10; second-hand books as little as £1 or less |
| Newspapers |
50p – £1.20 per issue |
| Magazines |
50p - £3 per issue |
| CDs |
£12 - £15 |
| Television licence |
£112 per year per household |
| Phone card (for use in public telephone) |
Choice of £2, £5, £10, or £20. |
| Restaurant meal |
£5 per head minimum, £12 per head average.(drinks extra). |
| Cinema ticket |
£4 - £10 |
| Theatre ticket |
£10 - £30 |
| Concert ticket |
£5 - £30 |
Special reductions are offered for students at many local shops, theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries: and special student fares are available on buses and trains. Some stores operate loyalty schemes offering a range of rewards, from cash back to money-off vouchers. Ask at your students’ union for details.
Entertainment expenses, in particular, vary a great deal from student to student. Also, remember that in addition to these entertainment expenses, you’ll have monthly expenses such as rent and heat, and occasional expenses such as clothing and textbooks.
Services and facilities of Studying and Living in the UK 07/08 will give you information on shopping facilities and an overview of some of the most popular UK shops.
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