Cost of living in the UK

The cost of living varies throughout the UK because it depends on each individual's situation. Living cost is relatively cheap compared to some other European countries. However, in the major cities like London are more expensive to live in and the prices can be twice as much compared to other places in the United Kingdom.

Accommodation in UK

In United Kingdom, an accommodation cost varies from place to place. The rental prices in the UK depend on where you like to live and what type of apartments you are looking for. To minimize the expenses you can share your accomadation or house. Usually the accomodation expenses in UK is £250 to £700 per month per person.
In the major cities like London, Manchester.. are more expensive compared to other places in the United Kingdom. The average hotel costs in London for single room is £50 to £300 per day and for double room £75 to £450 per day. Most students in the UK need about £600 a month to live on. This will cover food, clothes and other basic needs.

The following table gives information about the accommodation for monthly rent :

Food and Drinks in UK

The cost of food and drinks in the United Kingdom is quite expensive compared to other European nations. You can all varieties of food here, along with the traditional food you can also find the Chinese, Indian, French.. Though the cost is bit high, you can cook food in home, can prepare a home country food if you are not adjusted with the UK food. Also, try not to use the big brands when there are cheaper alternatives.

Average cost of food in London

• Average price of a sandwich is probably £1.50 - £4.00
• Average price of an Indian and Chinese buffet lunch per person(eat as much as you can) is £5-00 to £7-00.
• Average price of dinner (with drinks) per person in an Indian or Chinese restaurant is £8-00 to £25-00.
• Average price of dinner (with drinks) per person in an Italian restaurant is £10-00 to £50-00.

Clothing in UK

In United KIngdom, people wear clothes as very much the same as any other modern western society. UK offers a huge range of ladies fashion and menswear items for all styles. Rain clothing will get in a cheap price and all items can buy online. People will not feel much difficulty to purchase clothes.

The following list gives information about cost of clothing in the UK

Clothing	Approximate cost (gbp)
shoes	40.00 upwards
tights	4.00 upwards
socks	3.50 upwards
jeans	30.00 upwards
sweater	25.00 upwards
T shirt	10.00 upwards

NOTE : Prices are in British Pound Sterling (GBP)