Study in London
The capital of the United Kingdom.
The capital of the United Kingdom.
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COST
The official guide to living costs for students in London is GBP 1,529 per month (the government, checked October 15, 2026).
Official amounts and sourced amounts are shown separately. They are not added up.
Official living-cost guide for London
about US$2,050 a month
That is about US$24,620 a year
Living costs to show for a student visa
Source: UK Government: Student visa (visa fee)UK Government: Student visa, money you need
British Pound in US Dollar (exchange rate)Trend for United Kingdom as a wholeFlat over 5 yearsSee the trend chartAmount by item
LISTINGS
BLOOM ABROAD lists the following in London: SIM 18, Events 35.
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GUIDE
* SIM: Listed for all of United Kingdom
Living facts
Climate
2.7°C to 23.4°C
Average daily low in the coldest month and average daily high in the hottest month (London, 1981-2010 normals)
Source: Met OfficeSafety
1.28 per 100,000 people
Intentional homicide rate (metro area, 2025). The area covered differs by source
Source: ons.gov.ukValues as of October 15, 2026
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