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 |