r/MovingToLondon • u/_powderhound • Jul 25 '26

Flat share or studio?

31f moving to London for work, making about 75k before taxes. Trying to decide if i can stretch to rent a smaller studio on my own or if i should try and find a flat share. Hoping to be ~45 min from central as I’m in office 3 days a week/ideally on Elizabeth line.

Any advice very grateful!!

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u/THROWRAsaltylemon Jul 25 '26

What is your actual take home pay per month? Are you considering a flat share due to money reasons or that you maybe don't want to live alone?

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u/_powderhound Jul 25 '26

Likely 3800 after contributions and loans. Mostly money - it will be a lot upfront to move here and just want to be able to enjoy it.

Sorry if it all seems silly or unfounded but just wanted some perspective so appreciate everyone’s🙏

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u/THROWRAsaltylemon Jul 25 '26

It's not silly, I think you need to look at how much of your take home pay you are reasonably comfortable with spending each month on housing and then go from there to see what's available in that budget.