A guide to the cost of living in the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø ¨C particularly London
Generally, you should prepare yourself (and save accordingly) for the following costs while in London:
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Average Cost of Accommodation in London |
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| 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 |
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ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø cost of Food & Drink |
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| 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 |
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ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø cost of Transportation |
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| 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) |
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ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø cost of Entertainment |
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| 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 |
