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.
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:
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.
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.
Hotel | Stars | Discount | Price before and discount | Select dates |
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The Phoenix Hostel | -37% | 62 39 | View hotel | |
NX London Hostel | -21% | 64 51 | View hotel | |
Smart Camden Inn Hostel | -39% | 110 68 | View hotel | |
Palmers Lodge | ★★★ | -47% | 84 45 | View hotel |
St Christopher's Hammersmith | -49% | 99 51 | View hotel | |
PubLove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo | -59% | 201 83 | View hotel | |
Astor Kensington Hostel | -53% | 131 61 | View hotel | |
Hootananny Hostel | -27% | 63 46 | View hotel | |
Astor Museum Hostel | -54% | 137 63 | View hotel | |
St Christopher's Inn Oasis - London Bridge - Female Only | -20% | 105 84 | View hotel | |
The Walrus Bar and Hostel | -56% | 112 50 | View hotel | |
PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea | -37% | 114 72 | View hotel | |
PubLove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston | -53% | 149 70 | View hotel | |
YHA London Earl's Court | -12% | 105 93 | View hotel | |
St Christopher's Inn Camden | -47% | 99 53 | View hotel | |
Dover Castle Hostel | -6% | 63 59 | View hotel | |
Manor Hotel | ★★ | -59% | 170 70 | View hotel |
PubLove @ The Green man, Paddington | -53% | 147 70 | View hotel | |
Earls Court Hotel | ★★ | -59% | 161 66 | View hotel |
Urbany Hostel London | -7% | 99 92 | View hotel | |
London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, BW Signature Collection | ★★★★ | -15% | 91 77 | View hotel |
Trivelles Gatwick Hotel & airport Parking | ★★★★ | -25% | 92 69 | View hotel |
St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge | -57% | 122 53 | View hotel | |
PubLove @ The Rose & Crown | -45% | 152 83 | View hotel | |
The Guest House | -11% | 52 46 | View hotel | |
Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound | ★★★ | -22% | 82 64 | View hotel |
The Queens Hostel | -25% | 62 46 | View hotel | |
Best Western White House Hotel | ★★★ | -38% | 140 87 | View hotel |
St Christopher's Liverpool Street | -40% | 116 69 | View hotel | |
Travelodge London Teddington | ★★★ | -7% | 103 96 | View hotel |
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Food: £ 8
Hotel: £ 40
Public Transport: £ 13.5
Entertainment: 0 if you only visit free museums
total: £ 61.5 = € 71