Jobs,Rooms and Links for a Budget Life in London | Broke in London
  • Jobs in London

    find the latest jobs in London
    Are you looking for a job in London? Find the latest jobs in the UK via our job site....
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  • Rooms to Rent

    cheap rooms to rent in London
    Looking for cheap short term or long term accommodation in London? Find the top UK accommodation websites and tips on...
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  • Things to Do

    fun-filled experience for free?
    Wondering what’s on in London? Find a list of all the major UK entertainment websites that provide info about cheap...
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  • Cheap Shopping

    shop smart and save money
    The right place to find great websites and tips to help you save money on shopping. We have all the...
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  • Transportation

    you don’t need teleportation!
    This section provides great websites, advice and information on how to get around London cheaply! You will find websites...
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  • Free Stuff

    cheap is good but free is better!
    We love free stuff the same as you do! From free haircuts and yoga classes to online courses and free...
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Best London spots for pop culture fans to visit

Guest post by Mary Hall Pop culture fandoms experienced a massive shift in popularity with the rise of social media. People could find like-minded people more easily and discuss lore details endlessly with others while being able to create and attend events. TV shows like “The Office” gained a considerable fanbase over the years as Continue Reading

Your Musts for a Small Home in London

Guest post by Ben Whiteley It’s no secret that homes in London aren’t cheap, especially if you want to live where the action is. This means that anyone on a budget looking to move into the city needs to plan carefully, to prepare themselves for a home on the smaller side of the spectrum. While Continue Reading

Top Tips for Negotiating a PCP Deal on Your Next Car

Guest post by Graham Grieve A successful personal contract purchase (PCP) deal means strategic planning and effective negotiation — preferably before you step foot in the showroom. This popular car finance option is flexible and affordable, but getting the best deal on the negotiation process can be the difference between a good deal and a Continue Reading

How Startups Can Integrate Car tyre Recycling for Cost Efficiency

Guest post by Jayson Antonio Every business today has to consider sustainability. Small businesses may have fewer resources than large corporations, but all levels can integrate sustainability with environmental effects and operations benefits. Early-stage implementation of green practices like cutting back on waste and recycling can put your startup in the “eco-conscious brand” category race Continue Reading

How to Start a Profitable Online Business on a Tight Budget

Guest pos by Recep Karaca Before the digital age, you needed substantial capital to set up a business. However, with online sales and e-commerce gaining popularity, you can start your business on a budget. While the entry requirements are minimal, you need to develop a quality product idea and establish a brand. Here are a Continue Reading

Preserve Your Traditional Box Sash Windows While Boosting Energy Efficiency

Guest post by Denis Tomasu Keeping the character of traditional box sash windows doesn’t mean sacrificing energy efficiency. If you’re looking to retain your property’s unique style while also enjoying modern insulation benefits, there are some great solutions that enhance these original windows without compromising their appeal. Older wooden box sash windows can lead to Continue Reading

UK Business Operations Guide: Essential Insights for Success

Guest post by Leslie Gilmour Navigating the intricacies of business operations in the United Kingdom can be challenging, whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or managing an established enterprise. A comprehensive understanding of business regulations and operations manuals is crucial for maintaining efficiency and compliance. Creating a precise and user-friendly operations manual is a best practice Continue Reading

The Psychology of Presentation: How Binding Your Thesis can Affects Your Grade

Guest post by Recep Karaca In an academic landscape, presentation plays a vital role in grading and evaluating the student’s understanding of a case study. Presentation refers to the ability to successfully convey ideas, information, and opinions through visual, oral or written means. Research indicates that the way opinions and information are presented influences how Continue Reading

Why Second-Hand Guitars Are Perfect for Beginners: Affordable Options for New Players

Guest post by Graham Grieve If you’re a beginner who doesn’t want to spend a lot, it can be overwhelming to choose the right instrument to learn how to play the guitar. Luckily, if you’re just starting out, second-hand guitars are an excellent way to get your hands on quality instruments without spending a fortune. Continue Reading

Maximising Business Potential with Employment Agencies in London

Guest post by Jayson Antonio For startups in the tremendous economic ecosystem of London, it offers entrepreneurs both promises and threats when it comes to developing a team. For any business to be successful, it always requires the right talent, and employment agencies in London are happy to help. The better the partnership of a Continue Reading

Crafting Comfort at Sea: The Art of Custom Yacht Furniture

Guest post by Jayson Antonio Living luxury is the epitome of life on the water, and custom yacht furniture helps accomplish this with additional comfort and style. Unique to living on and around the ocean, marine furniture must be impeccably designed, watertight, and resistant to saltwater, humidity, and motion. Creating custom creations for a yacht Continue Reading

Discover the Best Flooring Options to Upgrade Your Space in London

Guest post by Jayson Antonio The type of floor you put in a house or a business is one of the most critical features determining its design. Given the size of the city, you have a plethora of alternatives when it comes to flooring in London that will complement your desired aesthetic. Whether you are Continue Reading

Living in London on a Budget



Broke in London is a ‘survival guide’ website for new, old and soon to be Londoners who are looking into living in London on a budget. It aggregates websites and offers you all the information you need to deal with the high cost of living in London. We have compiled a comprehensive list of all the websites and links to help in your search for affordable renting in London, finding a job and ways to make some extra money or save some cash, places to shop and eat in London and budget transportation or cheap travel when moving around, cheap things to do in London including cheap London attractions as well as any other money saving offers. Whether you are a local or international student, current or wannabe expatriate, employed in the city or just moving to London because you can, Broke in London gives you all the help you need to discover what this beautiful city has to offer to those who are looking to live in London on a budget.

From finding a place to stay and things to do in London for free …

Just moved in the city and feeling overwhelmed with the cost of living in London not even knowing where to start tracking places to eat in London let alone renting in London ha? You shall not fear! Having been in your shoes not that long ago, all of us, the Broke in London team, we know how it feels when first moving to London. It was the vision of the Broke in London’s ‘spiritual leader’ and student at the time, Manolis, to create a one stop solution for all of you-us, who are trying to sort out ourselves in London while making the most out of the things to do in London for free. Following sleepless nights, gazillion hours of research and based on our own experiences living in London on a budget we have put together a list of all the possible websites and resources you will need when looking for a job, room, cool free stuff and advice when first moving to London.

..to mapping cheap places to eat in London and getting a job!

But mapping out all the budget renting in London, jobsearch and event resources is not all we do. Through our job board you will find the latest jobs in London. Through our social media updates, articles and newsletters we are sharing with you on a daily basis the outcomes of our daily labour of mapping all possible things to do in London for free, cool low budget major or localised events and any other life advice we have for you; We are using it ourselves so we may as well share it with the rest of you .. because although London is one of the most expensive cities, like ever… still there are cheap things to do in London. (who would have guest) and we know that it is possible to have a very cool life even if Broke in London.