-Rent: 750GBP for a small studio apartment. I.e. one living room with foldaway bed and kitchenette in one corner. Separate shower room. However, nothing is shared and I have my own front door.

-Utilities: about 125GBP per month.

-Public transport: 95 per month for an Oyster travelcard, permitting unlimited travel within London (centre and out to Zone 4).