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You can certainly live on 40-50k per year between, though you'll need to be fairly careful with your money. But many people live on much lesss.
Rent will be your biggest expense, it's high in London, so you'll want to choose somewhere that's not too big, or too central. Saying this, you're unlikely to get much change from £350 per week/ £1500 per month. This assumes you live in somewhere like Chiswick, Shepherds Bush or Kensal Rise. (London is so big and there's too many options to list here).
Council tax is payable by the tenant (you) and is likely to be around £80 per month, and utility bills (gas, water, electric) will be similar amount (£80pm). Mobile phone bills will be a minimum of £10 each per month, provided you have your own phone already. If you want to get on a contract with a new phone you will need to double this at a minimum. Things like Sky TV are expensive, say £30 per month, so are a luxury most people avoid.
Travel is another expense to think about - a Zone 2 tube pass will be around £100 per month each.
On the upside, the economy is strong in London and you should find a job without too much of a problem, and may find that your salary is more than you are anticipating.
London is a great city, and you should love. Please post a message here if you make the move!
Tom