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UK Cost of Living
Living in the UK is expensive and it’s important to know how much you might be spending once you get there.
Below is a list of some of the average cost in November 2008.
Average Cost of Accommodation in London
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Flat-Share Rental per month |
East London |
£290 - £390 (single), £430 - £600 (double) |
West London |
£280 - £430 (single), £459 - £690 (double) |
South London |
£280 - £500 (single), £350 - £650 (double) |
North London |
£300 -£400 (single), £430 - £550 (double) |
One Bedroom Flat Rental per month |
East London |
£650 - £750 |
West London |
£700 - £800 |
South London |
£600 - £700 |
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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