Is London cheap or expensive?

London is known to be one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in, so it is likely that you will need to make some adjustments to your budget upon moving to the 'Big Smoke”. Here we will provide a detailed look at the cost of living in London, and what you can expect your monthly expenses to look like.



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Total Cost for a 7-day Family trip to London: $9,600 Bottom line is that the trip to London cost for a family of four would cost approximately $9,600, or about $350 per person, per day.

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London is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to keep your budget to a minimum — when I returned to the city after backpacking in Southeast Asia, I was still able to keep my costs low by staying in hostels and eating the delicious street food.

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The most affordable time to visit London will almost always be the winter months of January and February, as the holiday season is over and there's not a whole lot going on.

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The cheapest countries in the world are generally located in Asia, Africa, and South America, with a few exceptions in Europe. Pakistan tops the list of the cheapest countries in the world, with a cost of living index of $294.

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Do you tip in London? It is customary to leave 10 to 15% of the bill as tip when eating out, though some restaurants add on a service charge instead. In London hotels, people often tip porters. It is polite to round up your taxi fare to the nearest pound for black cabs and licensed minicabs.

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Do I need to bring cash to the UK? It's a good idea to have small amounts of cash to hand. You may need coins or notes when parking, or require some for tipping. When paying for small items it can also be simpler to hand over a few coins than a card or a banknote.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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United States to London flight information
  • The most popular flight routes from United States to London are New York City to London, Miami to London, Washington to London.
  • The cheapest flight from United States to London is from New York City to London, with airfares starting at USD 293.57.


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Not only does London have more attractions (492) vs. New York City's attractions (295) according to TripAdvisor, many of London's attractions are free. This makes London seem like the better tourist destination, but it depends on your interests. If you plan to visit a lot of museums, London is the better city for you.

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