Cost of living

Beware ! England (especially in London) is one of the most expensive countries in Europe.
Leeds University suggests that a medium range budget for a UK or EU student for one academic year (including all expenses except application and tuition fees) would be between £ 5,500-6,800 (US$ 8,250-10,200).
The University of London suggests that for the same budget standard for an academic year for a UK or EU student (including all expenses except application and tuition fees) would be around £ 8,000 (US$ 12,000).

Here are some other examples of accommodation costs:
Accommodation on a university campus in a smaller city for an academic year would be between £1682-2667 ($2,523-4,000) for Halls of Residence and £1,243-2,275 ($1,865-3,412) for self-catering accomodation.
In London, one of the cheaper options for accommodation is finding a flatmate. If this is your prefered option expect to spend around £3900 per academic year to rent a three bedroom apartment, and around £750 for deposits and other possible charges.

Some typical costs:
One month bus pass excluding the London area: £30 ($ 45) .
Metro tickets in London: £1.50-3.60 ($ 2.25-5.40), prices depend on the length of the ride.
Pint of beer: £1 ($1.50) in a student bar; £2.50-3 ($3.75-4.50) in other bars and pubs.
English meal in London (two meals and a coffee): £10 ($15)
Beef burger: £2.90 ($4.35)
Coca Cola (large): £0.90 ($1.35)
Movies: £4.90 ($ 7.35) (plain rate)
Clubbing: £10 ($15) in ‘hip’ clubs! (with reduction ticket for students in general). Drinks are expensive in the clubs except if it is student night.
Newspaper: around £0.50 ($.75)
Jeans: £30 ($45)