{"id":12030,"date":"2026-04-07T12:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12030"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:39:49","slug":"cost-of-living-in-london-for-students-what-youll-really-spend-in-rent-food-and-getting-around-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/cost-of-living-in-london-for-students-what-youll-really-spend-in-rent-food-and-getting-around-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in London for Students &#8211; What You\u2019ll Really Spend in Rent, Food and Getting Around (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12030\" class=\"elementor elementor-12030\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1714fb42 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1714fb42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d9d8b elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"57d9d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__57d9d8b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__57d9d8b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__57d9d8b\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa09918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa09918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"dj9s1c\" data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"150\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"150\">Monthly Student Cost in London \u2013 What to Expect<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"270\">Most London students spend around <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"209\">\u00a3950\u2013\u00a31,350 a month<\/strong> once rent, food, travel, and social life are added together.<\/p><p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"353\">Here\u2019s what that actually looks like &#8211; and how to keep your budget under control.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"ioa32z\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"397\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"397\">Rent \u2013 The Biggest Expense<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"567\">Expect <strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"428\">\u00a3220\u2013\u00a3350 per week<\/strong> depending on your zone and how many housemates you have. Shared flats and university halls are usually cheaper, especially outside Zone 1.<\/p><p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"621\">Location is great, but a working radiator is better.<\/p><ul data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"784\"><li data-section-id=\"a4ozeo\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"673\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/uk\/london\/student-accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student accommodation London<\/a>\u00a0varies by area<\/li><li data-section-id=\"i8sp9v\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"738\">Student accommodation London is more affordable in Zones 3\u20135<\/li><li data-section-id=\"q584fl\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"784\">Bills included can save <strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"784\">\u00a350\u2013\u00a370 monthly<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1930bd4\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"816\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"816\">Typical Rent Costs<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"963\"><li data-section-id=\"1od6aba\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"850\">Uni halls: \u00a3220\u2013\u00a3260 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ax79o\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"888\">Shared houses: \u00a3180\u2013\u00a3230 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5q9ftd\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"928\">Private studios: \u00a3300\u2013\u00a3350 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"w1sl15\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"963\">Bills: \u00a350\u2013\u00a370 if not included<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1kjezjp\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1019\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1019\">Food \u2013 Daily Essentials and Eating Out<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1188\">Most students spend <strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1061\">\u00a340\u2013\u00a370 per week<\/strong> on groceries, plus the occasional takeaway. Cooking with flatmates not only saves money but also becomes part of your routine.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1282\"><li data-section-id=\"1653ed8\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1211\">Meal deals: \u00a33\u2013\u00a34<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qs65mj\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\">Takeaways: \u00a38\u2013\u00a315<\/li><li data-section-id=\"a4036d\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1257\">Cheap eats: \u00a310\u2013\u00a318<\/li><li data-section-id=\"tjopnz\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1282\">Weekly shop: \u00a340\u2013\u00a370<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1m25xbj\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1306\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1306\">Budget Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1374\">Batch cooking saves more than you think and reduces daily spending.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"m36r81\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1425\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1425\">Transport \u2013 Managing Travel Costs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1592\">A Student Oyster Card and a 16\u201325 Railcard can save up to <strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1502\">30% on travel<\/strong>. Expect to spend around <strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1550\">\u00a3100\u2013\u00a3150 per month<\/strong>, especially if you commute between zones.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1716\"><li data-section-id=\"2lsbfa\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1635\">Student Oyster Card: discounted fares<\/li><li data-section-id=\"sm3uwl\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1667\">Railcard: savings on trains<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1vhzamw\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1687\">Bus fare: \u00a31.75<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10kr1n1\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1716\">Monthly spend: \u00a3100\u2013\u00a3150<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1m25xbj\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1740\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1740\">Budget Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1818\">Buses are cheaper than the tube and can significantly reduce travel expenses.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1cdpofs\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1875\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1875\">Social Life \u2013 Budgeting for Experiences<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1997\">London\u2019s social life adds up quickly. A realistic budget is around <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1964\">\u00a340\u2013\u00a360 per week<\/strong> if you plan to go out regularly.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2072\"><li data-section-id=\"t9v7vk\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2022\">Nights out: \u00a315\u2013\u00a340<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1107ulr\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2045\">Cheap pints: \u00a32\u2013\u00a33<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1myrlgi\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2072\">Late-night food: \u00a34\u2013\u00a38<\/li><\/ul><p data-section-id=\"1m25xbj\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2096\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2096\">Budget Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2181\">Look for happy hours and student nights in areas like Soho and Camden to save money.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"133f0oz\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2236\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2236\">How to Manage Your Budget Effectively<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2296\">If your budget feels tight, start with these simple steps:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2421\"><li data-section-id=\"w7t9jo\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2334\">Live in Zones 3\u20135 for lower rent<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cmezr\" data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2373\">Cook twice a week and freeze meals<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1echn79\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2421\">Use a Student Oyster + Railcard combination<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"16v5vt3\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2453\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2453\">Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2538\">If you\u2019re heading to London next year, don\u2019t stress every student figures it out.<\/p><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2628\">Budgeting is all about learning, adjusting, and sometimes making mistakes along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-359b2375 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"359b2375\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d41bb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d41bb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69502e86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"69502e86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the average monthly cost for students in London? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a6cfdc e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30a6cfdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e9bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73e9bec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"340\">Most students spend between <strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"241\">\u00a3950 and \u00a31,350 per month<\/strong>, including rent, food, transport, and social expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much is student rent in London per week? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4acbbf8 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4acbbf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1217d546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1217d546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"631\">Student rent typically ranges from <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"422\">\u00a3180 to \u00a3350 per week<\/strong>, depending on location, accommodation type, and number of housemates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it cheaper to live outside Central London? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf1fd1 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebf1fd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230962e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230962e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"879\">Yes, living in <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"587\">Zones 3\u20135<\/strong> is generally more affordable than Zone 1, especially for rent and overall living costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1763\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1763\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much do students spend on food in London? 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