What I spend in a week in London | Cost of living as a full-time Master's student

What I spend in a week in London as a full-time Master's student.
In this video, I break down my spending for a week living in London. Obviously, London is an expensive city, but for now, it's worth it to me. I'd say this week was a middle-of-the-road week, there are some weeks when I spend more and some when I spend less. Let me know if you'd be interested in seeing more of these kinds of videos.
I included the $ amounts as well as £ because I think it may be helpful if you're American to know what to expect.
0:35 Recurring expenses
1:49 Variable weekly expenses
8:55 Category breakdown
9:34 Weekly total
10:10 Pounds to dollars conversion

[@emily_meadows]

Hoping someone out there finds this helpful!

[@stephany2857]

Good break down of weekly spending!

[@essm2575]

Loved this!

[@sachindongare4811]

Great video, helpful ☺️

[@nolanemily9417]

Oh my god I didn’t know about the prey subscription. That is amazing!!

[@macarenamolina8875]

love your videos!!!

[@emily_meadows]

Thank you, I’m so glad! 🥰

[@oxfordstyle5807]

Great video! You are naturally stunning btw, the cutest freckles 😍

[@emily_meadows]

Thank you!

[@traveller2478]

Thanks for the work. Thanks for Financial Transparancy. Thing Global... Act local. It is important.

[@elviengayawon9667]

Glad I found this video of yours! Very helpful. Can you also do a comprehensive video about flat/student hall hunting? 😊

[@emily_meadows]

I have a flat hunting video on my page! Hope it helps!

[@darrenbickell486]

well done to you - being transparent is a good thing, don't be silly, your fine, I live in London, always have, I find it bloody expensive, dear place to live in, thanks

[@emily_meadows]

Thank you for that!!

[@dorayilmaz2722]

Hey girl u should buy a filtered water jug instead of buying so much bottled water will save u money and reduce waste x

[@encapsulated_nomad1359]

Thanks for the transparency and honestly you shouldn’t restrict yourself (majorly) from going out and having fun. My only question is even with the money you make from your job and UA-cam how did you “calculate” or budget the money you saved up when moving? I’m assuming you got a decent reserve given you haven’t felt the need to restrict yourself (no judgment) but at what point do you think you’ll need to plan out your expenses? Or are your expenses evening out with your revenue?

[@emily_meadows]

Good question. It was really hard to decide how much money I’d need in London. What I did was calculate how much I typically spent at home, rounded it up for the exchange rate, and then decided how much wiggle room I thought I’d need for other expenses. While I don’t have a strict budget, I do know how much I have saved and how long it has to last (until my master’s program is over), so I have an idea of what I can spend. It is kind of scary to spend money without much of an income. I just remind myself that it’s (hopefully) temporary and I’m (hopefully) increasing my earning potential once I’ve finished my program. I’m very lucky and my parents let me live with them for several years while I was working full-time after college, which helped me save money. Between that, selling my car, and a student loan I’m able to finance this year long program.

[@Theworldaccordingtosky]

would love to see a vid of you carrying all that fighting the elements hahaha

[@emily_meadows]

Next time I’ll take a break to set up the camera like a real UA-camr ;)

[@verybadminimalist8446]

I think you did so well!

[@verybadminimalist8446]

Also, your hair color with the green sweater 👌🏻

[@emily_meadows]

Aw, thank you!

[@citlalliprincess19]

Lol girl it hurts even more for me that I am from mexico haha 😆 my peso worths nothing compared to the pound lol but I feel you

[@Phenom2119]

I have been looking for rooms and hardly finding anything below 250 pounds a week near loughborough university London. The market is crazy

[@iliketwilight1000]

your housing/accommodation is paid weekly? i'm looking at getting my masters in the uk as well so all of your videos are so helpful!!

[@emily_meadows]

I pay monthly, just broke it down to weekly for the purpose of this video. Glad you find them helpful! Good luck with everything!

[@riyapatel5197]

Hey im moving to london for my masters degree.
I am not able to find any accommodation under 280 pw. Pls suggest some or yours

[@gabiyost]

if you don't mind my asking, how much did you save up before moving to London for London?

[@theycallmefox1495]

I noticed ur Kentucky sweatshirt you had on at the end of the video? Are you from there cuz it would be cool if u was since that’s we’re I’m from myself lol

[@emily_meadows]

Yes, I’m from KY!

[@drivethrutours1916]

Did you take the COVID vaccine?

[@alanwood4968]

Any place in Uni outside London is cheaper its a rip off and most brits don't like the place.

[@dongshuowu3454]

Shockingly frugal

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Wow. I pay £6 a month for 2 g and unlimited calls and texts. You need to change your plan .

[@emily_meadows]

I definitely overestimated how much data I’d need.