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Hello,

I'm waiting contract offer for job based in London.

Can someone tell me please, what are approximane life expenses in London per month...just from-to.

Also, what will be the min. acceptable annual salary for London for normal life and some savings?

Thanks!

Piece of string springs to mind. However I'll throw in what it costs me and my family and maybe that will help you for reference:

Rent: 3 bedroom semi detached with garden - £1300PCM (SE9)
Council Tax: For waste removal, street services et al - £120PCM
Utilities: Gas and Lecky with the same provider - £100PCM
Water: Watse and Supply - £15PCM
Travel: Zone 1-4 travelcard for one month - £100
Food: Family of three monthly shopping bill in Sainsbury's - £400PCM
Petrol: £1 / litre for unleaded (best to try and do without a car as I did)
Broadband: Maximum £20 PCM (try to set up a deal with TV and phone and get it for free)
TV: Out-dated TV license still costs £10PCM (all terrestrial stations plus 'free view')
Cable TV: Sky Package with sports and films - £45PCM

Hope that helps, it can be very expensive to live in London. Obviously this depends on where you live, what you like doing, how much you like to go out etc.

South London is generally cheaper (unless you're in Dulwich Village or Wimbledon). Places with no Tube will be cheaper (but dont let that put you off as there are hundreds of Bus services and mainline Train services). If you get a Travelcard you can use ALL public transport without worrying about more money.

Places like Mayfair or Westminster are equal in cost to Dubai.....