Cost of living in the UK and London
Living in the UK especially in London can be very expensive compared to many other places in the world. It really comes down thugh t the spending habbits of each individual and in addition to the financial situation of the person. Whiche ever be the case we provide a rough list of London costs to be prepared of what to expect.
Plan your expenses wisely , public transportation and shared housing can reduce your expenses significantly.
Average Cost of Accommodation in London |
| Flat-Share Rental per month |
One Bedroom Flat Rental per month |
| East London |
£290 - £390 (single), £430 - £600 (double) |
East London |
£650 - £750 |
| West London |
£280 - £430 (single), £459 - £690 (double) |
West London |
£700 - £800 |
| South London |
£280 - £500 (single), £350 - £650 (double) |
South London |
£600 - £700 |
| North London |
£300 -£400 (single), £430 - £550 (double) |
North London |
£650 - £750 |
UK cost of Food & Drink |
| Average weekly grocery bill (including food, basic laundry and toiletry items for 2 people) |
£60 |
| Average pub meal |
£6 - £10 |
| Average restaurant meal |
£12 - £20 |
| Pint of beer |
£2.50 - £3 |
| Average bottle of wine |
£10 |
| Average meal for two in mid-priced restaurant |
£40 |
UK cost of Transportation |
| Weekly Zone 1-6 Travelcard |
£41 |
| Monthly Zone 1-2 Travelcard |
£86 |
| Train trip to Edinburgh |
£110 (standard single) |
| Train trip to Cambridge / Brighton |
£17 - £20 (single) |
| Avg mid-sized car rental for a weekend |
£70 |
| Return budget flight to Spain |
£120 - £150 (budget carrier) |
| Eurostar return ticket to Paris |
£125 (standard class) |
| Return flight to Ireland |
£50 - £60 (budget carrier) |
UK cost of Entertainment |
| Movie |
£7-£10 |
| West End Theatre |
£25+ |
| Club/Pub Entry |
£5 - £20 |
| Live music/concerts |
£10+ |
| Chart CDs |
£8 - £12 |
| New release DVD rental |
£3.50 |
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