Cost of living - UK, London, England, Scotland, Wales
Living costs in the UK - especially London - is very expensive compared to many cities in other parts of the World. However, cost of living in uk depends on individual circumstances and spending habits.
Generally, you should prepare yourself (and save accordingly) for the following costs while in London:
- Accommodation
- Eating and Drinking
- Transportation
While it’s important to be aware of the costs you will be facing as a working traveller, don’t let it put you off! As long as you plan carefully and think about cost-saving strategies the cost of living in England or rest of UK need not be very exorbitant. In the UK, shared housing and using the public transport networks are two important ways to reduce your costs of living.
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 |
Even though this is not a bible about living costs in London/UK, I hope it has definitely given you an idea.