🏡 how much does it cost to live in London? 💰 student edition

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  • ♡ how much does it cost to study in london || how much I spend in a month london university student cost breakdown ♡
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    00:00 intro
    00:20 rent in london
    01:10 london food shopping cost
    01:59 gifts
    02:39 utility costs in london - wifi, water, electricity bills
    04:00 student subscription costs - business and entertainment
    04:35 eating out in london costs
    05:08 london travel costs
    06:18 gym/ sports london cost
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    07:23 total london cost roundup
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Комментарии • 101

  • @kyrachong9509
    @kyrachong9509 3 года назад +65

    Haven't even watched it yet but really hope Graham Stephan finds this bc I feel like he'd approve of your spending habits!!

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +8

      Hahahahaha 😂😂 that’s made my day - I’m honoured!! Just gotta send it to him for his next reaction video

    • @fallfanaticstudent
      @fallfanaticstudent 3 года назад +1

      I thought that too!

  • @chaoticity1143
    @chaoticity1143 2 года назад +24

    This is the cheapest expenditure I have seen for an London staying person❤💜❤

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  2 года назад

      Haha that’s me - I love anything that’s good value ✨

  • @mirnanoaman
    @mirnanoaman 3 года назад +65

    You're the best!

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +4

      💜 it was my pleasure to share!! I found these videos so helpful for planning my costs when I moved to London/ anytime I’m planning to go and visit anywhere for a while 🥰 I hope you have a lovely day!!

  • @Schubu2011
    @Schubu2011 2 года назад +24

    This was a very helpful video! As a masters student who has never lived in London I’m nervous about being able to afford everything after having lives in a much cheaper city during my undergraduate years but watching this video has made me feel a little easier about it all and I know now that it can be done!

  • @ridwansnotes7783
    @ridwansnotes7783 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is so helpful! Thanks for making this video! Knowing that u have also been allocating the expenses for Donation truly is amazing and motivating myself to do so! Thanks!

  • @3dsbiggestfan
    @3dsbiggestfan 2 года назад +2

    Really helpful video. I'm currently going to start postgraduate studies in september and im from Lebanon! Was great to hear you donating thanks for all your efforts.

  • @ImogenWhite
    @ImogenWhite 3 года назад +12

    I agree about Lidl!!! It is a saviour. I lived round the corner from the Tottenham Court Rd one too. I am still deciding where to live next year but hope to be near Regents Park again. It has been a strange first year at university in London. x

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      No way!! We must be nearby 🥰 this area is so perfect for students - near the park and shops and walkable to campus!! Good luck flat hunting but I know next year will definitely be better than this one ☺️❤️

  • @melodytungtungful
    @melodytungtungful 3 года назад +6

    Hello Mei-Ying! I recently discovered your channel, just want to say a huge thank you for your videos. As an overseas student who will soon move to London to study for a masters degree, your content has helped me tremendously to prepare myself to live in such a big city! I find your content about student life to be especially helpful~ It feels like I have already made my first friend in this country who is willing to share her knowledge and guide me when I embark on this journey :) Would you consider making a general video about student accommodations? For example, comparing university halls, student accommodation owned by private companies and renting your own flat? Thank you again!

  • @Merajur
    @Merajur 3 года назад +24

    London is ✨expensive af✨

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +10

      Haha yess but crypto will see us living the life we’ve always dreamed of 🤩💸

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz 2 года назад

    😁❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤❤

  • @ajinkyashakkya1471
    @ajinkyashakkya1471 3 года назад

    Love❤️ the way you share your experience..It's interesting and helpful🙏🙏🙏

  • @mochaxbear
    @mochaxbear 2 года назад +4

    I absolutely love how you set aside some money towards charity ❤️

  • @shahzaib-rr6cl
    @shahzaib-rr6cl 2 года назад

    this was sooooo helpful- thank you!!!

  • @dancemomsrelived
    @dancemomsrelived 3 года назад +7

    tysm for this!! i’m moving to london in september and starting kcl so this will be helpful for me 😭

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      My pleasure and huge congratulations 🎉🥳 that’s amazing news!! Well done you 💪🏼 I’m glad I could help and I hope you have a wonderful time at kcl too ✨

  • @yasmincengizz
    @yasmincengizz 3 года назад +2

    Thank you smm for uploading this. I needed this video soo much and its soo informative. What is ur fav food shop lololll. Love ur videoss. Stay safee. Xx💕💖

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      You’re more than welcome yasmin- I’m so glad you found the video helpful ☺️ I looove a good lidl or Aldi but M&S is for a treat day 💜 stay safe too and take care xoxo

  • @sarapatterson765
    @sarapatterson765 3 года назад +14

    I'm moving to London in September and I absolutely love watching your videos! Makes me so excited to move :)

    • @gamzenurdemir9608
      @gamzenurdemir9608 3 года назад

      Lucky you

    • @martahanowicz6164
      @martahanowicz6164 3 года назад +2

      Hahah same with me gurll :D And yes, those fab vids make me even more thrilled!

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      that’s so exciting Sara 🥳 I hope you have a wonderful time here - luckily by then things should be on their way back to normal so make the most of everything 💜

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      Ahh no way!! Well done Marta - thank you for watching and I’m glad they’re helpful 🥰 have a wonderful time in London!!

    • @sarapatterson765
      @sarapatterson765 3 года назад

      @@meiyingchow Yesss I hope so too! ❤️

  • @mrhubertlouis1
    @mrhubertlouis1 3 года назад +3

    Yay new video!!! 💙
    This is actually quite useful

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      Ahh I’m glad you found it helpful Hubert - I hope exams aren’t treating you well if you’ve got any left!! 💪🏼

    • @mrhubertlouis1
      @mrhubertlouis1 3 года назад +2

      @@meiyingchow haha thanks Mei-Ying! I’ve finished 1/4, just getting closer and closer to emancipation 🥺

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      Ahhhh good luck for the final 3 - you’re almost halfway!! Sending all the productive vibes 🥰

    • @mrhubertlouis1
      @mrhubertlouis1 3 года назад +1

      @@meiyingchow thank you x 🥰

  • @srishtisreeram
    @srishtisreeram 3 года назад +2

    Mei posts, and then suddenly I'm in love

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      Hahaha glad you enjoyed the video!! Hope you have a great weekend Srishti ✨

    • @srishtisreeram
      @srishtisreeram 3 года назад +2

      @@meiyingchow I'm crying, you're literally my favourite RUclipsr.

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      Aw I’m honoured - that’s made my day haha ☺️☀️

  • @ssketchup72
    @ssketchup72 Год назад

    Thank you very much. Useful.🌺

  • @richardhanson4600
    @richardhanson4600 3 года назад +1

    Hi Mei-Ying, Your well presented cost of living information is interesting to someone on the other side of the world. Just one small item to mention - your monthly rent is 52×200÷12. Richard

  • @nasir1295
    @nasir1295 Год назад

    I love shopping at lidl and aldi too when I did my master at edinburgh..

  • @Saskiaundlucy
    @Saskiaundlucy 3 года назад +2

    Really insightful! Loved it lots 💕
    Are you planing on making a video about what your plans are after you're done with uni? Do you want to stay in London, or are you moving back with your family?

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      Yess I definitely will make a video - atm it’s all up in the air. I’ve got some interviews for jobs in London and Edinburgh so might move back or might have to move up north. Luckily I have my flat till September so will get to enjoy the student life a little bit longer 🙌🏼

  • @lostinadmiration
    @lostinadmiration 3 года назад +3

    I am not sure if you ever mentioned that in your videos but I was wondering if you took a student loan to pay for your degree! I did for my undergrad and I am still paying it off! Also I used to live in Dublin which surprisingly can be even more expensive! Going to live somewhere rural and working remotely has a lot more appeal to me recently haha!

  • @sselin96
    @sselin96 3 года назад +3

    Your videos are so helpful, you have no idea!! I'll be moving to London this August, hope we can be friends someday! Cheers

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +3

      That’s so lovely to hear - thank you so much for watching and commenting. I’m so glad you find my videos helpful and best of luck for your love in august!! I’d happily grab a coffee with you when you’re around ☕️

  • @izzyfovargue5393
    @izzyfovargue5393 2 года назад

    Hi! If you don't mind me asking, what company did you go with for gas and electric? 😊😊

  • @yousufnizwer4758
    @yousufnizwer4758 3 года назад +1

    videos are really wanting me to come to london....

  • @merrylthomas3185
    @merrylthomas3185 3 года назад +1

    This is acc so helpful

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      😁😁 that’s so lovely to hear!! Glad I could help 💜 have a wonderful Friday merryl!!

  • @yumnamoosa2723
    @yumnamoosa2723 3 года назад +5

    I've never clicked a notification faster

    • @mrmarmellow563
      @mrmarmellow563 3 года назад +2

      Me EITHER??? WHAT IS She Studying??

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      Ahh thank you haha I hope you enjoyed it!! You were so speedy 💜

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      I study economics and management 🥰 hence why this costing method is right up my street haha

  • @rachelbaylis1871
    @rachelbaylis1871 3 года назад +3

    such a good video! I am dreading the council tax after graduation!!

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      thankyouu!!! Honestly the council tax is enough to make me want to move back home hahaha 🤣

  • @shahikurrahman8054
    @shahikurrahman8054 3 года назад +6

    Would save a lot more money if you’d live with parents. Assuming your family live far away from London. Only issue with living with family is distraction🤕

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +7

      Unfortunately my family are an hour train journey away and also I wanted to live out to experience more independence at uni. It definitely does cost more that way but for me it’s been 100% worth it and made my uni experience so much more fun - a lot more personal growth happened than I thought possible!!

  • @letsliveallday4259
    @letsliveallday4259 2 года назад +1

    where do people find these flats??! i literally cannot find anything under £1300 per month

  • @MarinaOkarinah
    @MarinaOkarinah 3 года назад +4

    Holy guacamole! Rent is EXPEEEENSIVE in London! And i thought Madrid was! Wow, rents should be more restricted or more aids for young people... Sending love honey! Hope to see you here in Spain soon! =^.^=

  • @randomniche1345
    @randomniche1345 2 года назад

    How can I get a room this bright and sunny for 800 a month that's impossiblleeee. which area do you live in if you don't mind me asking?

  • @rehnumarahman8356
    @rehnumarahman8356 3 года назад +3

    This might be a odd question but in your fridge did you divide it in half so you know what food is yours kinda thing lol?

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      Haha yess we did!! I have the second to top shelf and second to bottom shelf in the fridge and the top two draws in the freezer but if things get full after a Saturday weekly shop we might slightly overspill onto the other persons for a day or two but not a problem 🥰 we both love cooking thankfully so the kitchen is always full

  • @subhikshamanoj5824
    @subhikshamanoj5824 2 года назад +2

    Hey Mei! Idk which video this was but you spoke of an app where there's awesome student discount for concerts theatre etc. I'm trying SOOO hard to track it back but I can't seem to find it. Could you help me with this plss

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  2 года назад +1

      Hey! It was called student pulse and TodayTix - they’re both brilliant 🥰❤️ enjoy!!

    • @subhikshamanoj5824
      @subhikshamanoj5824 2 года назад

      @@meiyingchow Oh my god yes! Those are the ones.. thanks A TON

  • @malkkanaan5345
    @malkkanaan5345 3 года назад +3

    Love from Lebanon 🇱🇧 ❤️

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +2

      🥺 huge hugs to Lebanon from me ❤️ thank you for watching and supporting!! I support you right back 🥰

  • @randomniche1345
    @randomniche1345 2 года назад +2

    200 per week is around 870 a month no?

  • @saff1257
    @saff1257 2 года назад +1

    groceries: £90-95 month
    travel home: £22 return to home probably 6 times a academic year =£135 a year =13.5 a month
    £45 every 2 months on transport for my gf=£22 a month
    going out: £100 a month
    shops/gifts: £20 a month
    accom (bills included): £800 month
    books for uni: £40? one off payment
    travel in london: £40 a month
    utilities: £10
    that’s £1250 a month, pretty okay
    i’ll have my maintainance loan, family support, i have £6K saved of my own money, and a £5000 grant each year.
    will i be okay😬😬😬😬

    • @Javohir691
      @Javohir691 Год назад

      Which uni are you studying

  • @hareniiyera8887
    @hareniiyera8887 Год назад +1

    Can you list out the grocery stores you suggested ??

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  Год назад +1

      Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Iceland and Asda are the cheaper shopping stores but M&S and Waitrose and sainsburys and tescos have some great discounted deals! 🧡

  • @bavitra2183
    @bavitra2183 3 года назад +1

    Hi Mei I don’t know if I should go to kings or not I love the uni but nervous about London

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      Hey - I feel it’s super normal to feel nervous about uni. I remember being really anxious about making friends and london being too big and getting lost all the time. Within the first year I felt so at home and knew where everything was (everything I needed anyway) and made lovely friends!!

    • @bavitra2183
      @bavitra2183 3 года назад +1

      @@meiyingchow you are such a great help 💕 I think kings owes you 😂😂

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      Hahaha sadly they didn’t even give refunds for our online tuition this term... dont think there’ll be much compensation 🤣 regardless, the business school and the student union are especially very good

  • @kashifaa3198
    @kashifaa3198 2 года назад +8

    thank you for supporting Palestine, they really need it!

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  2 года назад +2

      That’s the least I can do! 🤍

  • @Salem-no8hc
    @Salem-no8hc 2 года назад

    £4000 a year to spend?? How. I spend £1000 a month and I’m not even in university yet and pay no rent. I need to get myself in check 😅

  • @lenguyendieulinh5902
    @lenguyendieulinh5902 3 года назад

    ♥️

  • @mrmarmellow563
    @mrmarmellow563 3 года назад +5

    LOVE DA ACCENT 💕 & YOUR SO STYLISH..SOO LICKY &GOOD PERSON😻🇳🇿💂‍♂️👸💂‍♂️

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! I actually wear the same 5 outfits on repeat but that means a lot haha ☺️✨

  • @fallfanaticstudent
    @fallfanaticstudent 3 года назад +2

    Wait it's been a year already since the last one!?

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад

      Haha ikr?!? I can’t believe how fast time flew 🤣 bit scary but I hope you’re having a lovely weekend!!

  • @vedashembekar6254
    @vedashembekar6254 Год назад

    What is the tax you talk about at the end that a non-student has to pay?

  • @thanhphuonginh6362
    @thanhphuonginh6362 3 года назад +1

    Love from Hanoi, Vietnam ❤️

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +1

      Love to Hanoi from London!! It’s 3 years exactly since I was in your city and I miss it so so much 🥰❤️ hope you’re having a lovely day!!

    • @thanhphuonginh6362
      @thanhphuonginh6362 3 года назад

      @@meiyingchow thank you! 🥰 I hope you have a pleasant weekend as well! 🥳 It is so lovely that you ve been to my Hanoi, and hopefully the pandemic could be over then we can see more places, we all are so ready for the long trips ^^. I really like your videos, all the details are so lovely and can see how much effort you put into it, really appreciate that you choose to share your life with us. So lovely, thank you 😊❤️

  • @deniaberson8352
    @deniaberson8352 2 года назад

    Below what ? Not this time ?

  • @araya9888
    @araya9888 3 года назад +6

    ❤🇵🇸🇵🇸

  • @mimi3981
    @mimi3981 3 года назад +2

    Can’t say the same if you don’t like to have a flat mate:/

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +3

      True - having a flat mate/ mates saves you a lot of money!! ✨

  • @losttrash980
    @losttrash980 4 месяца назад

    thanks for the support to palestine

  • @tony199110
    @tony199110 3 года назад +2

    5% in gifts 😂

    • @meiyingchow
      @meiyingchow  3 года назад +3

      ... it’s been a stressful month 🤣 just an investment in self care for me and my friends hahaha