Refer to your Friend ( Updated on 08-11-2006 )
As with most comparisons, the 'Cost of Living in the UK' really does depend on each individual's situation. However, often a person only staying a few years in the UK can effectively minimise major expenses, like rent and car, by sharing a house and using public transport. That leaves only a few other major expenses like weekends away, accommodation, entertainment and transport. Usually that leaves you with more than enough to save for bigger trips.
Cost of Accommodation in UK
|
| Flat-Share Rental per month |
One Bedroom Flat
Rental per month |
| East London |
£400 |
East London |
£600 |
| West London |
£500 |
West London |
£700 |
| South London |
£400 |
South London |
£600 |
| North London |
£500 |
North London |
£700 |
Cost of Food & Drink in UK
|
| Average weekly grocery bill |
£60 |
| Average pub meal |
£6 |
| Average restaurant meal |
£18 |
| Pint of beer |
£2.50 - £3 |
| Average bottle of wine |
£8 |
| Average meal for two in mid-priced restaurant |
£40 |
Cost of Transportation in UK
|
| Weekly Zone 1-6 Travelcard |
£30 |
| Monthly Zone 1-2 Travelcard |
£70 |
| Train trip to Edinburgh |
£92 |
| Train trip to Cambridge / Brighton |
£20 |
| Avg mid-sized car rental for a weekend |
£70 |
| Return budget flight to Spain |
£150 |
| Eurostar return ticket to Paris |
£110 |
| Return flight to Ireland |
£100 |
Cost of Entertainment in UK
|
| Movie |
£7-£10 |
| West End play |
£25 |
*In general, for areas outside of London, these costs
can be reduced by about a third.
Refer to your Friend ( Updated on 08-11-2006 )
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