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Cost of Living

Prices for accommodation and daily shopping vary between different regions of the UK.

The figures given here are based on a national average.

London is more expensive (as indicated), as are other major UK cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham. Prices in towns and cities in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England will usually be below average.

Accommodation or rent

London average £80.21
average outside London £53.45 per week

Bills

average £32 per week

Food/household shopping

average outside London £28 per week
London average £33.40

Markets are a good cheap alternative to supermarkets, especially for fruit and vegetables.

Clothing

average £10.80 per week

Laundry

average £8.50 per week

Travel

local bus £2-5
London Underground £2-8
taxi £2 up

Entertainment

meals £10 up
beer £2.50 (pint)
wine £3 up
cinema £5 up
theatre £5 up
soccer match £15 up

Additional costs for couples/families

As an approximate guide, for a couple living together add 50% to these costs, and for each child living with you add another 25%.