The Best Budget Tips for London like a Local
How much money will you need for your trip to London? You should plan to spend around £145 ($201) per day on your vacation in London, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, £29 ($40) on meals for one day and £20 ($28) on local transportation.
London is a world-class city that everyone should visit at least once. It's also consistently rated one of the most expensive cities in the world — especially since the British pound is so strong against the dollar.
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The cheapest time to travel to Britain is during the off-season: from November 1 to December 12 and from December 25 to March 14. In the last few years, the airlines have offered irresistible fares during these periods.
It's really comfortable in London though. As long as you have no dependents. I live in London and earned 50k as of a year ago. ... A couple both earning 50k could have a decent lifestyle in London but a 50k salary definitely doesn't make you rich.
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A person working in London typically earns around 86,400 GBP per year. Salaries range from 21,900 GBP (lowest average) to 386,000 GBP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average yearly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
| Item | Cost (pounds £) |
|---|---|
| Fish and chips | £6.00 |
| Drinks (in a cafe or bar) | Beer - £2.75 Wine - £3.50 per glass Coffee - £1.30 Coffee Latte - £1.80 Soft drinks - £1.70 Tea - £1.30 Hot Chocolate £1.80 |
| Petrol (gasoline) | £1.08 per litre |
| Theatre Ticket | £24.00 |
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Past travelers have spent, on average, £29 ($39) on meals for one day and £19 ($26) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in England for a couple is £143 ($197). So, a trip to England for two people for one week costs on average £1,736 ($2,401).
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