Cost of Living

Eating, socialising and shopping

The cost of living in Street compares favourably with both the UK average and London. Our Homestay accommodation is reasonably priced making the College an affordable choice for international students.  To explore average costs of everyday items please see the Cost of Living in Street table below.  Please remember that if you are staying with a Homestay host family you will need to pay for your own lunch during the week.   

 

Average Cost of Living in Street

Lunch (purchased from the College)

£2 - £3

Haircut           

£8 - £20

T-shirt, underwear

£10 and under

Shirts and tops, light sweaters, light shoes

£25 and under

Jeans and casual trousers, heavier sweaters and shoes

£30 and under

Small electrical appliances (e.g. hairdryer, toaster)

£15 - £20

Newspaper

20p - £1.80 per issue

Magazines

50p - £4 each

CDs

£10 - £15

Restaurant meal

£12 per head (average)

Cinema ticket

£6 - £8

Wine

£3 -  £10 per bottle

Beer

£1 ½ litre lager can

£2.30 pint lager in a bar

Bus journey to London

From £16 return

Train journey to London

From £50 return