Cost of living in the UK
The cost of living vary throughout the UK because it depends on each individual's situation. Living cost is relatively cheap compared to some other European countries. However, in the major cities like London are more expensive to live in and the prices can be twice as much compared to other places in the United Kingdom.
It is important to be aware of the cost you will be facing and if you are reasonable with your money it can be possible to live in a nominal budget. You can minimize your expenses by finding a cheaper places to live, sharing house..
The main costs that you need to consider are :
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Accomodation in UK
In United Kingdom, accomaodation costs varies from place to place. The rental prices in the UK depends on where you like to live and what type of appartments you are looking for. To minimize the expenses you can share your accomadation or house. Usually the accomodation expenses in Uk is £250 to £700 per month per person.
In the major cities like London, Manchester.. are more expensive compared to other places in the United Kingdom. The average hotel costs in London for single room is £50 to £300 per day and for double room £75 to £450 per day. Most students in the UK need about £600 a month to live on. This will cover food, clothes and other basic needs.
The following table gives information about the accomodation for monthly rent :
| Accomodation for monthly rent |
| Room in shared apartment |
£300 upwards |
| Studio apartment |
£570 - £1330 |
| One bedroom flat/apartment/house |
£700 - £1750 |
| Two bedroom flat/apartment/house |
£880 - £2600 |
| Three bedroom flat/apartment/house |
£1000 - £4200 |
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Transport in UK
Transport costs vary depending where you are in the UK. You can use public transport if uour working place is near. However, public transport is fairly reasonably priced. In London bus buses are quick, convenient and not expensive to travel around the city. Bus passes are valid for the whole bus and tram network in London. The following list gives information about approximate cost for transport
| Transport in UK |
Approximate cost (GBP) |
| Taxi |
4.00 upwards |
| Bus fare |
1.80 single |
| Underground ( London )3.00 per trip |
much cheaper with an 'Oyster' card |
London bus prices
Standard adult fares
- 7 day : £17.80
- 1 month : £68.40
- 1 year : £712
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Food and Drinks in UK
The cost of food and drinks in the United Kingdom is quite expensive compared to other European nations. You can all varities of food here, along with the traditional food you can also find the Chinese, Indian, French.. Though the cost is bit high, you can cook food in home, can prepare a home country food if your not adjusted with the UK food. Also, try not to use the big brands when there are cheaper alternatives.
Average cost of food in London
- Average price of a sandwich is probably £1.50 - £4.00
- Average price of an Indian and Chinese buffet lunch per person(eat as much as you can) is £5-00 to £7-00.
- Average price of dinner (with drinks) per person in an Indian or Chinese restaurant is £8-00 to £25-00.
- Average price of dinner (with drinks) per person in an Italian restaurant is £10-00 to £50-00.
UK cost of Food and drink
| Food and drinks |
Approximate cost |
| Average weekly grocery bill |
£60.00 |
| McDonalds meal |
£5.00 |
| Pub meal |
£8 - £10 |
| Restaurant meal |
£15 - £25 |
| Pint of beer |
£4.00 |
| Average bottle of wine |
£10.00 |
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The following list gives information about cost of supermarket food in UK
| Supermarket food |
Approximate cost (GBP) |
| loaf of bread |
0.75 |
| 1 kg rice |
1.20 |
| 500g pasta |
0.90 |
| packet of sausages |
1.00 |
| 1kg apples |
1.40 |
| packet of instant noodles |
0.36 |
| 1kg potatoes |
0.85 |
| tin of tuna |
0.75 |
| 500g minced beef |
1.50 |
| 6 eggs |
1.20 |
| 1 kg bananas |
0.74 |
| cheese (non-specialist) 200g |
1.80 |
| 1 pint of milk |
0.32 |
| 1 packet biscuits |
0.59 |
| 1 litre orange juice |
1.50 |
| 1 packet teabags |
1.50 |
| 1 jar instant coffee |
2.00 |
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NOTE : Prices are in British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Entertainment in UK
United kingdom offers a user friendly entertainment options. In LOndon, there is a wide variety of theatres, nightclubs... Each place will offer in different types of attractions. There are number of prominent British film studios. They include:
- Amalgamated Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
- Bray Studios, Windsor, Berkshire
- British National Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
- Carol Winifred Film Studio, West Hendon, London
- Denham Film Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire
The following list gives information about cost of entertainment in the UK
| Entertainment |
Approximate cost (GBP) |
| cinema ticket (full price) |
6.00 to 7.00 |
| theatre ticket |
7.00 upwards |
| bowling) |
6.00 |
| nightclub entrance) |
4.00 upwards |
| museum entrance |
often free |
| pint of beer (570 ml) |
2.80 - 3.00 |
| can of Coke |
0.65 |
| Big Mac hamburger |
1.99 |
NOTE : Prices are in British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Clothing in UK
In United KIngdom, people wear clothes as very much the same as any other modern western society. UK offers a huge range of ladies fashion and menswear items for all styles. Rain clothing will get in a cheap price and all items can buy online. People will not feel much difficulty to purchase clothes.
The following list gives information about cost of clothing in the UK
| Clothing |
Approximate cost (GBP) |
| shoes |
40.00 upwards |
| tights |
4.00 upwards |
| socks |
3.50 upwards |
| jeans |
30.00 upwards |
| sweater |
25.00 upwards |
| T shirt |
10.00 upwards |
NOTE : Prices are in British Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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Living in UK
