{"id":12379,"date":"2026-04-28T17:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12379"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:05:34","slug":"imperial-college-london-accommodation-your-ultimate-living-budget-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/uncategorized\/imperial-college-london-accommodation-your-ultimate-living-budget-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Imperial College London Accommodation: Your Ultimate Living &amp; Budget Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12379\" class=\"elementor elementor-12379\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b83e3c0 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b83e3c0\" 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-361c229b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"361c229b\" 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=\"201\" data-end=\"422\">Moving to London for Imperial College is an exciting prospect, but let&#8217;s be real: the city&#8217;s cost of living can feel a little daunting at first. That first weekly food shop might even make you question your academic path.<\/p><p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"547\">Between Zone 1 rent, \u00a37 meal deals, and nights out that can quickly dip into your student loan, London gets expensive fast.<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"765\">But with a few smart strategies, budgeting can shift from stress to control. Welcome to the real cost of living as an Imperial College student\u2014and how to make it work seamlessly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827b170 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"827b170\" 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 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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-0cbb3b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cbb3b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1kofh2c\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"838\"><strong>Understanding Your Weekly Budget as an Imperial College Student<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"911\">Here\u2019s a realistic weekly expense breakdown for most Imperial students:<\/p><ul data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1048\"><li data-section-id=\"97yqy9\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"924\">Rent:<\/strong> \u00a3150 to \u00a3460\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"pac5d6\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"979\"><strong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"961\">Groceries:<\/strong> \u00a325 to \u00a360\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jvpk7d\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"996\">Transport:<\/strong> \u00a35 to \u00a336\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"s31o2j\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1048\"><strong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1030\">Going Out:<\/strong> \u00a315 to \u00a330\/week<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1116\"><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1070\">Estimated Total:<\/strong> \u00a3195 to \u00a3586 per week depending on lifestyle.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1fdnpjf\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1182\"><strong>Navigating Imperial College London Accommodation Options<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imperial College students often find themselves drawn to areas like Fulham, South Kensington, Hammersmith, and Earls Court. Each neighbourhood offers a distinct atmosphere and a unique price point for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/uk\/student-accommodation\/imperial-college-london?location=imperial-college-london-imperial-college-of-business-school\">Imperial College London accommodation<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p><p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1334\">Imperial students typically live in areas like Fulham, South Kensington, Hammersmith, and Earl\u2019s Court\u2014each offering different price points and vibes.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"9k0qrr\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong>University Accommodation (Halls &amp; PBSA)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1503\"><li data-section-id=\"pkzzfx\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1399\">Price Range:<\/strong> \u00a3195 to \u00a3330 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"127u6tc\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1503\">Includes options like en-suite rooms, catered halls, and proximity to campus.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Private Accommodation Near Campus<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1631\"><li data-section-id=\"12dkwr4\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1588\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1561\">Areas:<\/strong> Chelsea, Gloucester Road<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1khx2xu\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1607\">Price Range:<\/strong> \u00a3330 to \u00a3460 per week<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1709\">These are premium options, ideal for students wanting central London living.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"liydy3\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1750\"><strong>Affordable Areas (Zones 2 &amp; 3)<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1812\">Most second and third-year students move here to save money:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1980\"><li data-section-id=\"c9z93q\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1853\"><strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1833\">Earl\u2019s Court:<\/strong> \u00a3220 to \u00a3300\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1csttpe\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1872\">Hammersmith:<\/strong> \u00a3180 to \u00a3260\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ynob6x\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1935\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1915\">Shepherd\u2019s Bush:<\/strong> \u00a3170 to \u00a3240\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bwarsz\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1980\"><strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1960\">Willesden \/ Acton:<\/strong> \u00a3150 to \u00a3200\/week<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2068\"><strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1998\">Student Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\" \/>Always check if bills are included\u2014utilities can add \u00a340\u2013\u00a370\/month.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"19154in\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2133\"><strong>Mastering Your Commute: Transport for Imperial Students<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2228\">If you\u2019re near campus, walking or cycling works best. Otherwise, transport becomes essential.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"1ax7pk1\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2255\"><strong>Typical Monthly Costs<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2386\"><li data-section-id=\"1ezpsip\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2297\"><strong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2283\">Zone 1\u20132 Travelcard:<\/strong> ~\u00a3120\/month<\/li><li data-section-id=\"xsfgpv\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2338\"><strong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2324\">Zone 1\u20133 Travelcard:<\/strong> ~\u00a3145\/month<\/li><li data-section-id=\"jnx5u\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2386\"><strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2354\">Bus fare:<\/strong> \u00a31.75 (unlimited within 1 hour)<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"z6o1x1\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2415\"><strong>Smart Travel Hacks<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2562\"><li data-section-id=\"zqjbqc\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2450\">Get a <strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2448\">student Oyster card<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"am0dl3\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2503\">Link your <strong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2481\">16\u201325 Railcard<\/strong> for extra discounts<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pkghy6\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2562\">Use <strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2530\">Santander Cycles<\/strong> (\u00a320\/month for unlimited rides)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2613\">Cycling is especially popular and cost-effective.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"13y464y\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2669\"><strong>Savvy Eating: Food Hacks for Imperial Students<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2736\">Groceries in South Kensington can burn your wallet\u2014so shop smart.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"1djynug\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2763\"><strong>Budget Grocery Stores<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2839\"><li data-section-id=\"1iy6s3b\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2791\">Lidl (Shepherd\u2019s Bush)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"aymoyw\" data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2816\">Tesco (Earl\u2019s Court)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"96u58r\" data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2839\">Asda (Hammersmith)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2869\"><strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2858\">Weekly Spend:<\/strong> \u00a325 to \u00a360<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"22lvze\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2908\"><strong>Student-Favourite Food Spots<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3006\"><li data-section-id=\"10177wh\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2948\"><strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2928\">Franco Manca<\/strong> \u2013 Pizza deals ~\u00a37<\/li><li data-section-id=\"luek7m\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3006\"><strong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2990\">Oriental Canteen (South Kensington)<\/strong> \u2013 Meals \u00a37\u2013\u00a39<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3074\"><strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3024\">Student Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3027\" \/>Visit Waitrose after 8 PM for discounted items.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"f5hoog\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong>Enjoying London\u2019s Social Scene on a Budget<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3182\">You don\u2019t need to overspend to enjoy London nightlife.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"pif5i9\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3209\"><strong>Popular Student Spots<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3358\"><li data-section-id=\"1ssik6v\" data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3243\">Heaven \/ XOYO \u2013 Entry \u00a35\u2013\u00a310<\/li><li data-section-id=\"17yo5k4\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3277\">Bar Rumba \u2013 Student discounts<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gmmoc9\" data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3321\">H Bar (Imperial SU) \u2013 Affordable drinks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"z7ky64\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3358\">Earl\u2019s Court pubs \u2013 Pints ~\u00a34\u2013\u00a35<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3398\"><strong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3385\">Typical Night Budget:<\/strong> \u00a315 to \u00a330<\/p><p data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3452\">Pre-drinks are the unofficial student survival hack.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"pusb4h\" data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3498\"><strong>Balancing Study and Work at Imperial<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3552\">Imperial is academically intense, so balance is key.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"yaahh2\" data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3577\"><strong>Common Student Jobs<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3661\"><li data-section-id=\"1uzwool\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3602\">Student Union roles<\/li><li data-section-id=\"quv6mv\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3626\">Caf\u00e9s in Kensington<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ze1mmv\" data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3648\">Remote admin jobs<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1no3400\" data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3661\">Tutoring<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"18v15b6\" data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3683\"><strong>Study Spots<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3800\"><li data-section-id=\"60pnco\" data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3719\">Sir Alexander Fleming Building<\/li><li data-section-id=\"tj7y5w\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3739\">Central Library<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1eb7w11\" data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3761\">Sherfield Level 5<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16576ut\" data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3800\">Caf\u00e9s like Over Under (Earl\u2019s Court)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3878\"><strong data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3818\">Student Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3821\" \/>Limit part-time work to 8\u201310 hours\/week to avoid burnout.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1avgrw3\" data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3914\"><strong>Making London Work for You<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3986\">Living in London isn\u2019t cheap\u2014but it\u2019s manageable with smart decisions.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4079\"><li data-section-id=\"69ctg0\" data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4019\">Track your expenses monthly<\/li><li data-section-id=\"blr9i4\" data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4042\">Use budgeting apps<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1kmx4nw\" data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4079\">Always ask for student discounts<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4159\">With the right approach, you\u2019ll not only survive\u2014you\u2019ll enjoy every bit of it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8de0e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b8de0e9\" 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-4a7a5bd8 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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-1240\" 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-1240\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does accommodation cost near Imperial College 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-1240\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f97b29f e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f97b29f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bda9bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56bda9bf\" 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\">Accommodation ranges from \u00a3150 to \u00a3460 per week depending on location, type, and amenities.<\/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-1241\" 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-1241\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where do most Imperial College students live? <\/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-1241\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5bdea4 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e5bdea4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75bec942 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75bec942\" 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=\"4414\" data-end=\"4547\">Popular areas include South Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, and Earl\u2019s Court. Many students move to Zones 2 and 3 for affordability.<\/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-1242\" 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-1242\" >\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 cheapest way to travel as an Imperial student? <\/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-1242\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3b6b9c e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c3b6b9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee9dd88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee9dd88\" 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\">Using a student Oyster card with a Railcard linked is the most cost-effective way to travel around London.<\/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-1243\" 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-1243\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much should a student budget weekly in London? 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