Gozit

Could someone give me an idea of how much basic things cost in UK, like food, utilities, council tax, etc. (I won't do a TV license because i don't watch tv so leave that out) per month? Car insurance? (for a young male driver....)

And rent - i'd be looking for as decent as i can get, you know, not a complete dump LOL. I'd rather pay more for a nicely done 1 bedroom than a crap 3 bedroom.

I won't be looking in London as thats too expensive. I'd be open to literally anywhere else in England. But london area is too expensive.

Thanks.

rebs

There are a few threads around on this subject, but here's a recentish one which was referenced just this afternoon

http://britishexpats.com/forum/movin...ife-uk-804881/

Gozit

Thanks.

Bnet36

Gozit although you are open to anywhere else in the UK, a good start is focusing on a few areas to research on. I am in a similar position because it all depends on where I land a job but I will be concentrating on the SW and SE region. I know I do not want to be in the city but in a surrounding village - from there it is easier to get a gist of affordability. The further north you go the more affordable it becomes usually but there are some exceptions.

Good luck!

Sally Redux

You can play around putting your details into sites for some of them:

Housing:
UK's number one property website for properties for sale and to rent

Car insurance:
https://mygocompare.gocompare.com/Se...aspx?product=1

Council tax - look up the council of the area you are interested in.

Food:
Groceries

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Gozit

Thanks Yeah quieter village type area , but close to city would be what i'd be looking for.

Thanks

Does the food budget include savoury flavours of crisps?

Sally Redux

6-pack of Walkers is £1.

Pollyana

3 weeks till I can stock up

Sally Redux

BEVS

Yay for a great trip.

I am hoping Mr BEVS brings back some quality treasure when he does his trip to give respite care to his uncle and for his Mum.

I hadn't thought of a decent crisp.

christmasoompa

20 pack is £1.83 in Costco. My name is Christmasoompa, and I am a crisp addict.........

Sally Redux

Hard to pack aren't they - hope his trip goes well though.
Wow!

bigglesworth

Trouble with six packs is the effect on one's six-pack.

Boom Boom.

(Sorry)

Gozit

Mmmm

Sally Redux

Indeed.