Hi.
We are considering moving the family to London. We are to adults and six children between 8 and 3œ.
We wonder what the living cost will be...with four kids in school? - any help?
Hi.
We are considering moving the family to London. We are to adults and six children between 8 and 3œ.
We wonder what the living cost will be...with four kids in school? - any help?
Welcome to the forum Missdk
I am posting some pricing details (approximate figures) in Euro currency so that you have an idea about the costs of the basic day-to-day stuffs. Then it is up to you to calculate your cost of livings according to your monthly income.
Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 13.80
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant 52.57
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 5.88
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 3.68
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.85
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.25
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 0.99
Markets
Milk (regular), 1 liter 1.05
Loaf of Fresh Bread 1.21
Eggs (12) 2.49
Fresh Cheese (1kg) 6.05
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 12.36
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.15
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.61
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.47
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.85
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 6.33
Transportation
One-way Ticket (local transport) 3.14
Monthly Pass 108.49
Taxi (5km within center) 11.64
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.33
Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) 131.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.13
Internet (2 Mbps ADSL flat) 16.02
Sports And Leisure
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 62.84
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 13.68
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 9.63
Clothing And Shoes
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 35.57
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 74.22
Rent Per Month [/b]
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,355.53
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 972.50
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,006.94
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,745.33
Buy Apartment Price
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 9,612.19
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 5,924.20
Schooling per child (approximate costs per month) 300-600
If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask on the forum.
Regards
Source: Numbeo
thanks just what we need
There are many considerations - private or state school? What part of London? As far as housing, search Prime Location and Find A Property to get a feel for the market. Hope that helps
Laura, HappyHomemakerUK.blogspot.com