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moving to London with familiy from DK

Missdk

Hi.
We are considering moving the family to London. We are to adults and six children between 8 and 3½.
We wonder what the living cost will be...with four kids in school? - any help?

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Yud

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

Missdk

thanks just what we need :D

HappyHomemakerUK

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