London pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in London
Median prices travelers actually see in London, in local GBP and US dollars (updated 2004-09-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in London by category
| Category | Typical (GBP) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | 7.00 GBP | $9.50 |
| Lodging | 80.00 GBP | $107.25 |
| Food | 10.00 GBP | $13.75 |
| Drink | 5.00 GBP | $6.17 |
What things cost in London
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mansion House · admission | 7.00 GBP · $9.38 |
| admission for adults for photography | 4.00 GBP · $5.36 |
| pint | 3.00 GBP · $4.29 |
| dorm Breakfast | 5.00 GBP · $6.15 |
| cheese burger & chips | 13.00 GBP · $16.76 |
| small can lager | 3.00 GBP · $4.56 |
| Dorm | 19.00 GBP · $25.40 |
| Hotel room | 27.00 GBP · $36.24 |
| web purchase | 60.00 GBP · $80.44 |
| Sunday lunch | 11.00 GBP · $14.75 |
| Mains | 20.00 GBP · $26.81 |
| Main meal | 16.00 GBP · $21.45 |
| HOP Vietnamese · meal | 7.00 GBP · $9.05 |
| main course | 17.00 GBP · $22.61 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is London expensive for travelers?
- London prices below show typical (median) costs by category in GBP and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in London?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in London.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.