How Much It Really Costs to Live in London as a Student (Imperial College)

Moving to London as a student sounds exciting… until you start budgeting. In this video, I break down exactly how much I spent in my first month living in London as an Imperial College student — including rent, groceries, transport, social life, and all the unexpected costs no one talks about. I lived in a shared flat with two other girls, and my rent was £1,000 including bills (I got lucky!). But rent wasn’t the only expense that surprised me. If you're planning to move to London for university, this is the honest cost breakdown I wish I had before arriving. ✨ If you're still looking for accommodation, I found mine through Amber. They have verified listings and support for international students. You can use my code in the description for a small discount. — 📍 Let’s stay connected: Instagram:   / glossandgone   I share more day-to-day student life, budgeting tips, and London updates there. — Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Rent 01:53 Groceries 03:06 Transport 04:00 Social life 04:50 What I’d do differently