Cost Of Living In UK , UK Immigration

As with most comparisons, the 'Cost of Living in the UK' really does depend on each individual's situation. However, often a person only staying a few years in the UK can effectively minimise major expenses, like rent and car, by sharing a house and using public transport. That leaves only a few other major expenses like weekends away, accommodation, entertainment and transport. Usually that leaves you with more than enough to save for bigger trips.

Cost of Accommodation in UK
Flat-Share Rental per month		One Bedroom Flat Rental per month
East London	400	East London	600
West London	500	West London	700
South London	400	South London	600
North London	500	North London	700

Cost of Food & Drink in UK
Average weekly grocery bill	60
Average pub meal	6
Average restaurant meal	18
Pint of beer	2.50 - 3
Average bottle of wine	8
Average meal for two in mid-priced restaurant	40

Cost of Transportation in UK
Weekly Zone 1-6 Travelcard	30
Monthly Zone 1-2 Travelcard	70
Train trip to Edinburgh	92
Train trip to Cambridge / Brighton	20
Avg mid-sized car rental for a weekend	70
Return budget flight to Spain	150
Eurostar return ticket to Paris	110
Return flight to Ireland	100

Cost of Entertainment in UK
Movie	7-10
West End play	25

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*In general, for areas outside of London, these costs can be reduced by about a third.