United Kingdom Cost of Living

New arrivals guide to the Cost of living in the UK and London
Living in the UK – particularly London, England – is expensive compared to many places in the World. The cost of living will of course depend on the individual situation (and tastes!) of each individual, but you still need to be prepared financially. Just because you’ve been working hard to save many thousands of your own currency, doesn’t mean it will be quite as many pounds!

Generally, you should prepare yourself (and save accordingly) for the following costs while in London:
•    Accommodation
Save money by learning about Longer Term Accommodation and when you first arrive Short Term Accommodation.
•    Food, Dining and Drinking
•    Transport
Save money by using public transport – Learn about Getting around the UK.
•    Entertainment
•    Initial Costs

While it’s important to be aware of the costs you will be facing as a working traveller, don’t let it put you off! As long as you plan carefully and think about cost-saving strategies the cost of living in England or the rest of the UK need not be prohibitive. In the UK, shared housing and utilising the excellent public transport networks are two significant ways to reduce your costs of living.