I know a guy who used to play for one of the big BBC orchestras. They got expenses where ever thy went and hey all loved a beer, when you see the orchestra on TV they are likely all half pissed.
But in Oxford they never drank even on expenses. They called it the Rip-off Capital of Britain, and having had to work there at Magdalene College for several weeks I agree with them.
you pay extra just for being in Oxford, big deal!!