Since most museums in London are FREE especially culture freaks can visit this city for the price of accommodation + food + flight ticket only. But how much do they pay for their daily living? How much do they spend at their hotel? And what is the price of a flight ticket? Then there should also be calculated an amount for public traffic. Prices are relative and you’ll find here some calculations for different scenario’s. For each part within a scenario prices can still vary between a basic amount and some more luxury. We’ll try to give you an idea about the basic amount in each type and how it can be increased with facultative spending following the travelers taste.

Price of food in London

The price of food needed by a single person in London may vary depending on the type and quality of food, the frequency and location of eating out, and the personal preferences and dietary requirements of the individual. However, based on some sources, we can estimate the average food cost for a single person in London in different scenarios:

Food spendings when lodging in an apartment

If you are staying in an apartment and cooking the majority of your own meals, you can expect to spend around £235 per month on food, according to the Money Advice Service. This includes groceries, snacks, and occasional takeaways. However, this amount can change depending on the prices of the ingredients, the size of the portions, and the availability of discounts and offers. You can use the websites Numbeo and Expatistan to compare the prices of different food items in London and plan your budget accordingly.

Food spendings when lodging in a hotel

If you are staying in a hotel and eating out for most of your meals, you can expect to spend more on food than if you were cooking at home. The average cost of a basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district of London is £14, while a combo meal in a fast food restaurant (such as a Big Mac meal or similar) is £8. A mid-range dinner for two in a pub or a restaurant can cost around £50. Therefore, the average food cost for a single person in a day at London is around £10-15 if cooking the majority of your own meals and closer to £20-25 if having one mid-range meal out per day London Expats Guide. On average, travelers have spent £35 on meals for one day London Expats Guide. For frugal travel* in London, you can expect to spend £21 on food per day, with £2 for breakfast, £6 for lunch, and £10 for dinner¹.

*Frugal travel: Frugal travel is a way of traveling that aims to minimize the costs and maximize the experiences of a journey. A frugal traveler approaches their journeys with a unique mindset, one that allows them to fully experience the joys of travel while being mindful of their expenses. This mindset is centered around three key principles: resourcefulness, flexibility, and a focus on experiences over material possessions¹. Read More

Of course, these are only rough estimates and the actual food cost for a single person in London may vary depending on many factors.

Price of a cheap hotel

Cheap flights to London, united Kingdom

Public transport

a **one-day Travelcard** for zones 1-2 costs **£13.90** for peak hours and **£13.50** for off-peak hours. A **seven-day Travelcard** for zones 1-2 costs **£37.20**. You can find more information about Travelcard prices [here](^2^) or [here](^4^).

Sum for minimum price for a day and a night in London (flights or other excl.)

Food: £ 8
Hotel: £ 40
Public Transport: £ 13.5
Entertainment: 0 if you only visit free museums

total: £ 61.5 = € 71

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