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Here is a list of approximate UK prices which might help you budget for your UK working holiday:
| Rent: | £40.00 – £120.00 per week |
|---|---|
| Travel card (zones 1-2): | £19.00 – £20.00 |
| Pint of beer: | £2.50 – £3.00 |
| Glass of wine: | £2.50 – £5.00 |
| CD: | £10.00 – £15.00 |
| Cinema ticket: | £5.00 – £10.00 |
| Loaf of bread: | 40p – £1.00 |
| Can of Coke: | 60p – £1.00 |
| Newspaper: | 20p – £1.00 |
| Litre of petrol: | 80p – £1.10 |
| Men's haircut: | £5.00 – £50.00 |
| Women's haircut: | £30.00 – £45.00 |
| If you are looking for a wet cut, there is a brand of hairdressers called "Supercuts" which will do a cut for about £10.00 – £15.00. | |
| Cigarettes: | £4.00 – £5.00 |
| Launderette: | £3.00 – £4.00 (wash & dry clothes) |
| Bottle of wine: | £3.00 – £6.00 |
| Meal for two: | £20.00 – £50.00 |
| Fish & Chips: | £2.50 – £3.00 per person |
| Mobile phone top-up cards: | £5.00 / £10.00 / £20.00 / £30.00 |
| Prescription from chemist/pharmacy: | £5.50 |
| Gym membership: | £30.00 – £50.00 per month |
| Women's magazine (e.g. Hello/OK): | £2.00 – £2.50 a copy |
| Groceries: | £20.00 – £30.00 a week |
Cheaper places to shop are Aldi's, Kwiksave, Farmfoods, Iceland. Averaged priced goods can be found at Tescos, Somerfields, Morrison's, Sainsbury's and Safeway. If you fancy a treat, try Marks and Spencer.
Pub culture is a way of life in the UK and there is a pub around every corner. Most pubs close by 11pm. Because tubes finish running just after midnight, you should be in time to catch the last tube, which will save you hiring a cab!
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