I'm living in London at the moment, although I'm in a much different situation to many of you as I'm working full time (doing my law degree part time).
I can't really speak as to 'student accommodation' because I have my own flat and will simply stay in it if I end up at UCL. But if one excludes accommodation, I would think that £150 per week is enough. You won't pay any council tax. Zone 2 Oyster Card with a student discount is about £80 per month. Let's say £70 per month for other bills including mobile phone, electricity, hot water, etc. £50 per week for food, £20 per week for other necessaries. Say £20 per week for going out, buying new clothes as needed, etc. That's £90 per week plus fixed costs of £150 per month, so about £130 per week in total. I think even £100-£110 per week excluding accommodation would be 'liveable', although perhaps a little depressing.
I'm living in London at the moment, although I'm in a much different situation to many of you as I'm working full time (doing my law degree part time).
I can't really speak as to 'student accommodation' because I have my own flat and will simply stay in it if I end up at UCL. But if one excludes accommodation, I would think that £150 per week is enough. You won't pay any council tax. Zone 2 Oyster Card with a student discount is about £80 per month. Let's say £70 per month for other bills including mobile phone, electricity, hot water, etc. £50 per week for food, £20 per week for other necessaries. Say £20 per week for going out, buying new clothes as needed, etc. That's £90 per week plus fixed costs of £150 per month, so about £130 per week in total. I think even £100-£110 per week excluding accommodation would be 'liveable', although perhaps a little depressing.