What are the prices in United Kingdom?
Wondering how much dinner costs?
What is the cost of accommodation?
How much money do I need for shopping in a supermarket in United Kingdom?
Terri Simpson recently visited United Kingdom and prepared this article about prices in United Kingdom.
Find out about average prices in United Kingdom, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.
What currency is used in United Kingdom?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of United Kingdom is British Pound Sterling (GBP).
1£ (pound) is divided into 100 p (penny).
There are 8 different coins: £1, £2, 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p.
There are 5 different bank notes with the following values: £5, £10, £20, £50, £100.
To avoid unexpected risks of receiving fake money, we reccommend checking the currency when trading.
Be especially careful with those banknotes: £100, £50.
The current exchange rate of British Pound Sterling (GBP) is: $1 USD = 0.80 GBP. (Data updated: today)
For 1$ United States dollar (USD) you can get: 0.80GBP British Pound Sterling (GBP)
For 1€ Euro you can get: 0.86GBP British Pound Sterling (GBP)
For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.01GBP British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Is United Kingdom an expensive country?
Prices of basic products in United Kingdom are lower than in United States.
You have to pay 1.15 times less for shopping in United Kingdom than in United States.
The average accommodation cost in United Kingdom range from: 62 USD (49 GBP) in hostel to 88 USD (70 GBP) in 3 star hotel.
Price per night in a luxury hotel in United Kingdom is about 171 USD (137 GBP).
Using public transport in United Kingdom comes at a cost of: 3.00 USD (2.40 GBP) for a one-way ticket.
The price for renting a car in United Kingdom (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 31,000 USD (24,000 GBP).
If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in United Kingdom depends on several factors.
Taxi starting price is about: 3.80 USD (3.00 GBP).
For 1 km ride in United Kingdom you have to pay about: 1.60 USD (1.20 GBP).
Food prices in supermarkets are lower than in United States.
For example, in United Kingdom you have to pay for:
Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 1.50 USD (1.20 GBP)
Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 8.70 USD (7.00 GBP)
A bottle of beer from a known brand: 3.00 USD (2.40 GBP)
A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 14 USD (11 GBP)
A mid-range wine (one bottle): 9.50 USD (7.60 GBP)
How much money do I need for a week's stay in United Kingdom?
If you want to spend a week in United Kingdom the cost of your stay will be:
827 USD (660 GBP) - a cheap stay for 7 days in United Kingdom
1,100 USD (954 GBP) - a budget travel for 7 days in United Kingdom
1,300 USD (1,000 GBP) for a one week of comfortable stay in United Kingdom
2,700 USD (2,200 GBP) for a week of luxury holidays in United Kingdom
What is a cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in United Kingdom?
What is the average cost of lunch in United Kingdom?
In United Kingdom, you can choose a meal from many different types of cuisine.
For example, a meal for two people, in a restaurant:
Asian Restaurant 25 USD (20 GBP)
Chinese Restaurant 20 USD (16 GBP)
French Restaurant 33 USD (26 GBP)
Italian Restaurant 26 USD (21 GBP)
Japanese Restaurant 29 USD (23 GBP)
Mexican Restaurant 24 USD (19 GBP)
In United Kingdom, a typical fast food meal costs: 8.80 USD (7.00 GBP) for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 2.60 USD (2.10 GBP) for a cheeseburger.
For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee 4.00 USD (3.20 GBP) and espresso 2.80 USD (2.20 GBP).
More information about meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
How much do cigarettes cost in United Kingdom?
Cigarettes are more expensive in United Kingdom than in United States.
Average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 13 USD (10 GBP).
For more famous brands such: Marlboro, Kent, Gauloises you have to pay about 16 USD (13 GBP).
I like to have a snack while sightseeing. Have the prices of hamburgers and fries increased in recent years in United Kingdom?
The price of a burger with fries and Coca-Cola or Pepsi in a fast food bar has changed in recent years: 2010: 5.00 GBP, 2011: 5.00 GBP, 2012: 5.00 GBP, 2013: 5.00 GBP, 2014: 5.00 GBP, 2015: 5.00 GBP, 2016: 5.00 GBP, 2017: 5.00 GBP, 2018: 5.40 GBP, 2019: 5.80 GBP, 2020: 6.00 GBP
What about vegetable prices in United Kingdom? Are they higher than a few years ago?
We can compare vegetable prices in previous years on the example of tomatoes: 2012: 1.90 GBP, 2013: 1.90 GBP, 2014: 1.90 GBP, 2015: 1.80 GBP, 2016: 1.80 GBP, 2017: 1.80 GBP, 2018: 1.80 GBP, 2019: 1.70 GBP, 2020: 1.90 GBP
Will we pay much more for dairy and milk products in United Kingdom compared to previous years?
To estimate the evolution of milk product prices, it is best to look at how milk prices have changed: 2010: 0.91 GBP, 2011: 0.96 GBP, 2012: 0.92 GBP, 2013: 0.92 GBP, 2014: 0.94 GBP, 2015: 0.89 GBP, 2016: 0.88 GBP, 2017: 0.89 GBP, 2018: 0.90 GBP
I like fruit very much and I would like to know if fruit has become cheaper in United Kingdom in recent years?
Changes in fruit prices can be seen on the example of apple prices: 2011: 1.60 GBP, 2012: 1.70 GBP, 2013: 1.80 GBP, 2014: 1.80 GBP, 2015: 1.90 GBP, 2016: 1.80 GBP, 2017: 1.80 GBP, 2018: 1.80 GBP, 2019: 1.70 GBP, 2020: 1.80 GBP
Are sports articles and clothing more expensive in United Kingdom than before? How about the prices of sports shoes?
Prices of sports shoes have changed recently: 2010: 55 GBP, 2011: 61 GBP, 2012: 57 GBP, 2013: 58 GBP, 2014: 62 GBP, 2015: 59 GBP, 2016: 60 GBP, 2017: 61 GBP, 2018: 62 GBP, 2019: 62 GBP, 2020: 63 GBP
Have the prices of renting apartments increased significantly in United Kingdom?
Rental prices in the city center in recent years have been as follows: 2010: 1,000 GBP, 2011: 990 GBP, 2012: 1,200 GBP, 2013: 1,200 GBP, 2014: 1,100 GBP, 2015: 1,300 GBP, 2016: 1,300 GBP, 2017: 1,300 GBP, 2018: 1,300 GBP.
Prices in United Kingdom. Historic data last years
Average fuel price in United Kingdom is 2.30 times bigger than average price in United States (fuel prices in United Kingdom for 1 liter = 0.264 gallons)
Petrol price in United Kingdom is around
2.20 USD
2.00 EURO
Diesel fuel price in United Kingdom is around
2.30 USD
2.10 EURO
Bus tickets, subway, taxi
Average transport price in United Kingdom is 1.43 times bigger than average price in United States
Local transport. One-way ticket prices in United Kingdom is around:
3.60 USD
3.30 EURO
Local transport. Monthly pass in United Kingdom is around:
100 USD
93 EURO
Taxi starting price in United Kingdom is around:
4.50 USD
4.20 EURO
Taxi – fare for 1km in United Kingdom is around:
2.30 USD
2.20 EURO
Taxi – waiting time (1 hour) in United Kingdom is around:
33 USD
31 EURO
Meal price in a restaurant
Average price of a meal in a restaurant in United Kingdom is 1.59 times bigger than average price in United States
Budget restaurant (price per 1 person) in United Kingdom is around:
17 USD
15 EURO
Mid-range restaurant (meal for 2 people) in United Kingdom is around:
75 USD
70 EURO
Fast Food combo in United Kingdom is around:
8.40 USD
7.80 EURO
Price of a cheeseburger in United Kingdom is around:
2.50 USD
2.30 EURO
Price of french fries in United Kingdom is around:
2.30 USD
2.20 EURO
Price of a cappuccino in United Kingdom is around:
3.90 USD
3.60 EURO
Price of a Coca-Cola or Pepsi (0,5L) in United Kingdom is around:
2.20 USD
2.00 EURO
Food prices
Average food prices in United Kingdom are 1.11 times bigger than average price in United States
Price of a local beer (0.3 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
2.30 USD
2.20 EURO
Price of a local beer (0,5 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
2.90 USD
2.70 EURO
Price of an imported beer (0,3 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
2.90 USD
2.70 EURO
Price of an imported beer (0,5 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
5.40 USD
5.00 EURO
Price of table wine in United Kingdom is around:
10 USD
9.30 EURO
Price of cigarettes in United Kingdom is around:
13 USD
12 EURO
Price of a Cola/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
1.90 USD
1.80 EURO
Price of Perrier water (0.33 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
1.50 USD
1.40 EURO
Price of water (1.5 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
1.80 USD
1.70 EURO
Price of milk (1 liter bottle) in United Kingdom is around:
1.50 USD
1.40 EURO
Price of bread (0,5 kg) in United Kingdom is around:
1.80 USD
1.70 EURO
Price of eggs (10 pieces) in United Kingdom is around:
3.00 USD
2.80 EURO
Price of cheese (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
10 USD
9.70 EURO
Price of cottage cheese price in United Kingdom is around:
0.83 USD
0.77 EURO
Price of a sausage (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
19 USD
17 EURO
Price of a chicken (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
11 USD
11 EURO
Price of apples (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
3.00 USD
2.80 EURO
Price of pears (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
3.60 USD
3.30 EURO
Price of a oranges (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
2.90 USD
2.70 EURO
Price of potatoes (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
2.10 USD
1.90 EURO
Price of a lettuce in United Kingdom is around:
1.50 USD
1.40 EURO
Price of white rice (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
2.50 USD
2.30 EURO
Price of tomatoes (1Kg) in United Kingdom is around:
3.30 USD
3.10 EURO
Price of a cucumbers (1kg) in United Kingdom is around:
Answer given by: Rebecca Moore - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• What currency is used in United Kingdom
Question asked by: Ικέτας Καλαμογδάρτης
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Currency: British Pound Sterling
Answer given by: OwenLeo Clark - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• How much is a cheap meal in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Pálmai Brigitta
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You will pay 19 USD (15 GBP) for a meal in a cheap restaurant during your stay in United Kingdom.
Answer given by: Poppy Harrison - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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What is the average cost of a restaurant meal in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Hemant Venkatesan
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A meal for 2 in a nice mid-range restaurant will cost you: 75 USD (60 GBP), and 1.60 USD (1.30 GBP) for bottle of water, a bottle of wine 29 USD (23 GBP).
Answer given by: Bradley Scott - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• How much does a meal cost in a fast food bar in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: كیانا رسته
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A basic combo meal in fast food restaurant in United Kingdom costs 8.80 USD (7.00 GBP).
Answer given by: Keira Young - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• What is the average price for a dinner at a restaurant in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: יהודה כהן
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The average price for a dinner at an inexpensive restaurant is around 19 USD (15 GBP)
Answer given by: Kyle Morris - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• How much does it cost to have dinner at one of the most popular restaurants in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Cristina Gentile
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Price for a dinner for two at one of the most popular restaurant in United Kingdom is usually around: 158 USD (126 GBP)
Answer given by: Madison Hall - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
• What price is acceptable for a dinner at an average restaurant in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: 岡田 英樹
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We think that the acceptable price for a dinner is between 24 USD (20 GBP) - 28 USD (23 GBP).
Answer given by: Louis Ward - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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I am going to visit United Kingdom. I’m looking for a cheap hotel in the city center. What price should I expect?
Question asked by: 하 은정
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If you want to stay in a cheap hotel in United Kingdom, you will pay: 86 USD (68 GBP). If you prefer to stay overnight at hostel, the price is: 62 USD (49 GBP).
Answer given by: Jasmine Turner - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a weekend stay in United Kingdom cost?
Question asked by: Alberto Escamilla
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For a weekend at a luxury hotel in United Kingdom you have to pay around: 514 USD (410 GBP). Price for a weekend in a good 3-star hotel starts from: 290 USD (231 GBP).
Answer given by: Aaron Carter - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a hotel cost in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Janaki Silwal
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Price for a high-end hotel: 223 USD (178 GBP)
Answer given by: Eleanor Phillips - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How can I find the cheapest hotel in United Kingdom,?
Question asked by: Vincent Timmermans
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Price for a cheap 1-star hotel in United Kingdom starts at: 77 USD (62 GBP). A lot of nice and cheap hotels in United Kingdom can be found here: Hotels in United Kingdom .
Answer given by: Brandon Mitchell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.com
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I’m going to visit United Kingdom. I prefer public transport, what is the price of one-way ticket?
Question asked by: Gemma Dexter
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Hi, one-way ticket costs 3.00 USD (2.40 GBP) for an adult and 1.50 USD (1.20 GBP) for kids.
Answer given by: Paige Patel - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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What is the average cost of public transportation in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Goke Okolo
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Hi, there are many factors that determine the cost of local transportation in United Kingdom. However, when you want to stay longer in United Kingdom - the best option is a monthly pass. Price for a monthly pass is: 85 USD (68 GBP).
Answer given by: Charles Adams - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a taxi cost in United Kingdom
Question asked by: Julie Lie
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The fare of 1 kilometer in United Kingdom is 1.60 USD (1.20 GBP). Of course, you need to add a start fee: 3.80 USD (3.00 GBP).
Answer given by: Isabel Campbell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
Alcohol prices in United Kingdom
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How much does a whisky cost in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Julie Lie
Johnnie Walker Red Label -
Johnnie Walker Black Label -
Jim Beam White Bourbon -
Jack Daniel's -
Jack Daniel's Honey -
Answer given by: Isabel Campbell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a bottle of rum cost in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Julie Lie
Captain Morgan White Rum -
Captain Morgan Black Rum -
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold -
Captain Morgan Black Spiced -
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum -
Answer given by: Isabel Campbell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a vodka cost in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Julie Lie
Smirnoff red -
Smirnoff black -
Stock -
Bols -
Absolut Blue -
Answer given by: Isabel Campbell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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How much does a gin cost in United Kingdom?
Question asked by: Julie Lie
Seagram's Extra Dry Gin -
Seagram's Dry Gin -
Kinsey London Dry Gin -
Coldstream London Dry Gin -
Finsbury Dry Gin -
Answer given by: Isabel Campbell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.
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Terri Simpson
Terri is travel expert at hikersbay.com
(24 years old, Zodiac sign: Leo)
Terri Simpson loves to share her passion for traveling.
Her favourite books are: Travels With Charley - John Steinbeck, The Art of Travel - Alain de Botton, Under the Tuscan Sun - Frances Mayes.
Terri also likes good music, favorite songs: Mama, I'm Coming Home - Ozzy Osbourne, Rocky Mountain Way - Ozzy Osbourne, Keep Pushin' 1977 - REO Speedwagon.
Favorite movies include: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Laura (1944), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Rebecca (1940).
Favorite quote: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. - Helen Keller.
Hobbies: Netball, Canyoning, Sand art.
Countries visited: Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Vatican City
Cost of living in United Kingdom is:
