{"id":391,"date":"2024-01-16T10:55:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/?p=391"},"modified":"2024-01-30T22:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T22:25:27","slug":"cost-of-living-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cost Of Living In London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re gearing up for a move to London, it’s wise to consider what your bank balance might look like once you’re settled. Now, I won’t sugarcoat it – London’s not the cheapest city you could choose for your family. Things can add up quickly here, from the rent or mortgage on your new home to the price of hopping on a bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, that’s before we even consider the weekly food shop, childcare fees if you’ve got a toddler, or school costs as they grow. Oh, and don’t forget to set aside a little extra for those precious family days out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this post, I will lay out the nitty-gritty of what you need to budget for housing, transportation, groceries, healthcare, and even those all-important leisure activities that make the grind worthwhile. So, pull up a chair, and let’s get down to brass tacks about what it costs for you and your family to live it up (or at least get by) in good old London town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total per year<\/strong> (excluding optional charges)<\/td>
\u00a32650 – \u00a37000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Car expenses in London<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Average Cost of Groceries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another critical cost you can\u2019t forget is the weekly food bill. We have to eat, so we must spend money on groceries every week. Luckily, London has many shops, from upscale supermarkets to bargain grocers, so you can compare prices. Still, the average market prices for the most essential produce look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>
Average Price<\/strong><\/td>
Unit Size<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bread (white sliced)<\/td>
\u00a31.21<\/td>
800g loaf<\/td><\/tr>
Milk (semi-skimmed, 1L)<\/td>
\u00a31.06<\/td>
1L carton<\/td><\/tr>
Eggs<\/td>
\u00a32.34<\/td>
12 pack<\/td><\/tr>
White rice (basmati)<\/td>
\u00a31.81<\/td>
1kg bag<\/td><\/tr>
Pasta (penne)<\/td>
\u00a31.20<\/td>
500g pack<\/td><\/tr>
Potatoes (baking)<\/td>
\u00a31.60<\/td>
5kg bag<\/td><\/tr>
Tomatoes (on the vine)<\/td>
\u00a31.50<\/td>
500g punnet<\/td><\/tr>
Apples (Golden Delicious)<\/td>
\u00a31.80<\/td>
1kg bag<\/td><\/tr>
Bananas<\/td>
\u00a31.10<\/td>
1kg bunch<\/td><\/tr>
Chicken breast (skinless, boneless)<\/td>
\u00a36.00<\/td>
1kg pack<\/td><\/tr>
Minced beef (lean)<\/td>
\u00a35.50<\/td>
500g pack<\/td><\/tr>
Cheese (cheddar)<\/td>
\u00a34.00<\/td>
400g block<\/td><\/tr>
Cucumbers (English)<\/td>
\u00a31.00<\/td>
Each<\/td><\/tr>
Cabbage (green)<\/td>
\u00a30.75<\/td>
Medium head<\/td><\/tr>
Flour (plain white)<\/td>
\u00a31.00<\/td>
1kg bag<\/td><\/tr>
Carrots (bunch)<\/td>
\u00a30.75<\/td>
Bunch<\/td><\/tr>
Broccoli (head)<\/td>
\u00a31.50<\/td>
Medium head<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you’re a family of four, your grocery bill can vary greatly depending on where you shop and what you buy, but on average, you’re looking at around \u00a3129 for the weekly grocery shop<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n