How much does it cost to live in London?
London Budget Guide
This is a guide to give you a rough idea of how much various things cost in London – you will have to learn to stop converting!
Bills |
Rent |
£500 – £700 per month |
TV Licence |
£145.50 per year |
Gas |
£45 per month |
Electricity |
£55 per month |
Water |
£35 per month |
Council Tax |
£70 – £150 per month
Varies dependent on area |
Food & Drink |
Bottle of Water |
75p |
Milk – 1Ltr |
£1 |
Chocolate bar |
80p |
Cappuccino |
£2.30 |
Grocery shop |
£40 – £70 per person per week |
Alcoholic Beverages |
Pint of Beer |
£4.00+ |
Glass of Wine |
£4.00+ |
Spirits – Single |
£4.50 |
Transport |
Bus – Single fare |
£1.50 |
Tube – Zone 1-2 – Single |
£2.90 |
Tube – Zone 1-4 – Single |
£3.90 |
Daily Travel Card – Zone 1-2 |
£12.00 |
Daily Travel Card – Zone 1-4 |
£12.00 |
Weekly Travel Card – Zone 1-2 |
£32.10 |
Weekly Travel Card – Zone 1-3 |
£37.70 |
Weekly Travel Card – Zone 1-4 |
£46.10 |