Ways to lower your expenses/best deals (expats in England)?

Ameerah Arjanee Serial expat

Member since 11 July 2022

Ameerah ArjaneeSerial expat17 August 2025 20:00:08

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Hello everyone! I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we’re working on an article featuring expats’ top tips for finding great deals in their host countries. With the cost of living on the rise, we’d love to hear your strategies for saving money and stretching your budget. What are your go-to tips for lowering expenses without sacrificing quality of life? Thank you in advance for sharing with us.

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK/Netherlands Expert18 August 2025 13:31:05

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Hi and thank you for the question.

The following applies to the whole of the United Kingdom (so, The Channel Islands, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.

All the above share the British pound (or local derivative) as being their main currency. It is generally regarded that the most expensive place to live in the UK is London; if you want to save money or reduce your costs, then the further away from London you live, the better off you will be. Like many countries in Europe, the cheaper retailers (Aldi, Lidl etc) also trade in the UK.

The Numbeo website offers a lot of useful information related to the cost and social aspects of living in many UK cities and towns; this link will take you straight to it.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team