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How much do I need per week to live?

I'm going to live in self-catered accommodation and I wanted to know on average, how much do you need per week to live (I'm considering whether I need to get a job)
I'm also not planning on living in London so i'm assuming that reduces the cost of living
Thank you :smile:

Reply 1

Surnia

No-one can give a figure because you know what you need to do to live! Depending on what's provided you'll need to cover these (not exhaustive), though some will be initial one-off costs if you don't already have items:

• Accommodation charges
• Contents insurance
▪ TV and licence? Stereo?
▪ Broadband
▪ Phone
• Food
• Toiletries
• Cleaning and laundry products
• Clothes
• Socialising (including travel, food, drinks) and holidays
• Daily travel and visits to friends and family (including car insurance, fuel, tax, servicing, MOT if applicable)
• Any additional furniture or appliances like kettle, toaster, microwave
• Bedding, towels, tea cloths
• Crockery, cutlery, cookware, kitchen storage
• Birthdays and Christmas

(edited 3 years ago)

Reply 2

Dagenham

At least £10,000, go out and find a career.

Reply 3

username4222532

Well l think you would need at least £10 a day over a 7 day week = £70 a week to be on the safe side it depends what kind of food you like to eat and what kind of life style you enjoy weather you cook at home or like to eat out a lot or not it will vary from week to week l dont know if you are going to have to pay for gas/electric etc why not talk with friends and see what there living costs are there might be bus/train fares /taxis you need to factor everything in l think you can do it on £3000 a year