Contact Strode CollegeCost 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 |
