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That being said, here’s what you can expect in terms of monthly expenses in London.
If you’re living in a house/flat share, remember to divide the utility costs accordingly. Coupled with the dramatic increases in energy prices and food, it’s become even more expensive to live in London vs just a few years ago. Now that the UK is no longer a member of the EU, we’re seeing price shifts in rent, groceries, and other imported goods. Always plan your housing budget after you’ve calculated the cost of your other monthly expenses. Your monthly rent will take a huge chunk of your income. But for things like rent and transportation, which vary wildly based on your neighborhood and place of work, I’ll offer ranges and links to additional London cost of living resources. I will give a few specific examples from my own life where they make sense. 
If you keep your flat toasty warm in the winter and also work from home, your gas and electric bill will be far higher than a neighbor who’s gone most of the day and wears layers to keep off the chill.
No two people will have the same living expenses in London. But before we get to that, here are a few things to keep in mind: 
Now that we’re well past the first year living in London, I can share my insight into the various monthly costs (and a few annual ones, too). Knowing what to budget for was so helpful, especially when it came to finding a London apartment that wouldn’t cost 70% of our salaries! Before we moved here from the US, I did a ton of research on monthly expenses in London. It’s no secret that the average cost of living in London is one of the highest in the world.
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