The Student Room Group

Budgeting for London universities tips

Does anyone have any tips on budgeting ?

I’ve calculated my student finance and bursaries and after rent I have £139 weekly


How much usually do u spend on travel
I’m living near campus (20 min walk )
How much usually do u spend on going out clubs etc
How much do you spend on a food shop
Do people do laundry weekly or bi weekly ?

Is £116 after rent a lot or will I need a bit of support from my parents

I decided to save £250 for freshers week I don’t think I’ll spend all of it but just in case

And in the summer working to buy my new laptop and the uni shop and some new things to treat myself