Cost of living in London
London isn't a cheap city and when you move to the UK your biggest expense will be accommodation (see our Accommodation section for more details).
But how much are other things going to cost you in London.
Food
McDonald's meal: £3-£4
A week's groceries: £40
Pub lunch: £6-10
Restaurant meal: £20 +
Alcohol
Wine from the supermarket: £6
A six-pack of lager from an off-licence: £5-6
A pint at the pub: £3.20
Entertainment
Gigs: £20-30
Movie tickets: £5-£15
Museums and art galleries: mostly free
Travel
Single bus journey: £1(on Oyster) or £2
Zone 1-2 day travelcard (peak): £7.20
Zone 1-2 travelcard weekly: £25.80
Zone 1-3 travelcard weekly: £30.40
(All prices are approximate)