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How to Save Money in London as a Student

November 15, 2021 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

Every student dreams of living in London, enjoying the nightlife, museums and rich culture of one of the biggest cities in the world. Unfortunately, however, this comes at a cost. London is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, if not the world. So how do you save money in London as a student?

It is not impossible to save money whilst studying in London- while still enjoying the city itself. After all, if you’re studying in London, you want to make the most of it! It’s totally possible to have a balance of both saving and spending while living and studying in London. You don’t have to give up all the fun stuff in order to save money.

With a few money saving tips up your sleeve, and some handy free money management tools at your disposal, you can manage your finances as a student in London with ease. Here are some golden rules on how to save money in London as a student.

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Biggest Charity Shops in London – 8 Stores

October 10, 2021 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

London is home to hundreds of charity shops (perhaps even thousands!) and the biggest charity shops in London are the big names you’ll probably already know. The Salvation Army, British Red Cross, Cancer Research, Oxfam, FARA, and many more. But what about the size of these places? Does inner city living mean that the charity shops are smaller? Thankfully, the answer is no. Pretty much every high street in London boasts at least one charity shop, and some are certainly larger than you might think.

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Cheap Storage In London- which provider is best?

August 30, 2021 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

We all need to put things in storage at one point or another. Whether that’s as a student over the summer holidays, or as a homeowner while moving houses. Storage can be super expensive, which is why we’ve looked into cheap storage in London so that you can view the offers from different providers all in one place.

No one wants to be paying over the odds for storage when it’s probably the last thing on your mind as you move house, move to a different city, or go travelling. Let’s make sure that we find you a good deal on storage in London!

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How To Save For A House Deposit

October 25, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

A house is likely to be the most expensive thing that you ever purchase- so saving a deposit can feel pretty daunting. And at first, it is! Especially if you are new to saving, and you are unsure about how to make your money work best for you. Often, the best step that you can take when you are figuring out how to save for a house is to just get started. Starting your savings pot, and then adding to it consistently over time is the best way forward- it will soon build up- and that goal of your first home won’t seem so far out of reach!

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Cheap London Travel- Reduce The Cost Of Travel

September 18, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

At first glance, cheap London travel almost seems impossible. With a single tube journey paper ticket costing £4.90- the cost seems out of reach. BUT there are lots of ways that you can reduce the cost of travelling in London, whether you are a regular commuter or you are visiting the city.

First thing’s first- never buy the aforementioned paper ticket! That £4.90 tube journey will cost just £2.40 for a zone 1 single journey using an Oyster card or contactless payment.

Not only will using an Oyster card or contactless payment card mean that your journey is cheaper, but it will also make your journey quicker as you’ll avoid the lengthy queues at the ticket machines.

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Second Hand Furniture In London

June 23, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

London is an incredibly transient city- people move in and out of London every single day. This means that there is a huge market for second hand furniture in London. It won’t take you long to find that special piece you are looking for.

Sourcing second hand furniture in London is also a great way to save money- have you seen the cost of a brand new sofa?! And has the added bonus of being eco-friendly too. When you shop second hand, you’re also more likely to find unique items, that are made to last a lifetime, rather than cheaper modern alternatives that aren’t built from quality materials.

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Swaprs- The New Online Swap Shop

June 22, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

AD- This is a paid post in collaboration with Swaprs

At Thrifty Londoner, we are all about sharing new ways to save money on the everyday. Especially if it’s something that could save you money and help to protect the environment. Thriftiness and eco-friendly living can often go hand-in-hand, which is why today we are talking about swapping goods and services with online swap-shop Swaprs.

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Cheap Gyms In London (Plus Free Passes Too!)

June 16, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

A gym membership in London can seem like just another cost to add to the extortionate cost of living that we face on a daily basis here in the capital. But what if there was a way to find cheap gyms in London?

Believe it or not, cheap gyms do exist in London, as do free gyms, free exercise classes, and brilliant deals on trial memberships. Keeping fit in London shouldn’t cost the earth, and like with most expenses in London- there is often a way to reduce that cost and save some money. Just what we like to hear.

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Outdoor Gyms in London- Work Out For Free!

May 29, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

You’d be forgiven for thinking that London has limited outdoor gym options- but the opposite is true. London has a large amount of green spaces compared to other capital cities- and a ton of them have outdoor gym equipment.

Using an outdoor gym is the perfect way to get a great workout- for free! Why pay for a costly gym membership when you could work out outdoors? A typical gym membership works out at around £120-£720 per year- so you could make a serious saving by swapping to a free outdoor gym (although check out this post about cheap gyms in London if you’d like that option too!)

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The Cheapest Place To Park In Central London

May 20, 2020 Some posts on thriftylondoner.com may contain affiliate links

If you don’t want to use the underground to get into central London, you can choose to drive into the centre of the city instead. As long as you are comfortable with slow moving traffic and crowded roads, you will be absolutely fine.

Most Londoners choose to commute by tube, which means that although car parking comes at a premium in London, you are fairly likely to be able to find yourself a parking space. Remember, you’ll also have to consider the congestion charge if you travel in the charging zone between 7am-6pm Mon-Fri. This charge is £11.50.

Hourly rates of parking spaces make finding the cheapest place to park in central London no easy feat. But this guide will help you to pay less for your parking when you visit central London.

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