What I Spend in a Week in London as a 31-Year-Old | Love and London

[@rmbwaverider]

Alternative video title-“My quality of life is through the roof!” It’s great to see you enjoying your life so much!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks Richard!

[@ItsThaithings]

I love your title too. lovely

[@TheChocolatiie]

"only" 6 pounds for a bagel is the most london thing ever lmao

[@loveandlondon]

It was a sandwich! :)

[@offthebeatenlife995]

Wow exxy. Tesco 3 quid meal deals and Spoons pubs were a lifesaver during my previous time in London. I'm hoping I can live a little bit more during my next stint there though, lol.

[@lilianaperillo8437]

I miss London so much-can't wait to get back there soon. Work hard, play hard!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@juanmeowmix1530]

This is an interesting video, and good to see the places you went. One of the great things about London is the amount of options you have for just about everything!

[@loveandlondon]

Yup! One of the many great things. Thanks for watching Juan.

[@rosemarymonty5399]

In the ‘60’s when I lived in Scotland they went around with a van with an aerial on it to to determine which flat had a tv. They could come inside and check too!

[@loveandlondon]

Haha wow that's crazy!!

[@maltesetony9030]

Looking at this (as usual, excellent) video from L&L, what strikes me is the amount of money spent on fast-food / coffees, rather than making sandwiches at home, flasks of coffee, etc. It's the liitle, incremental, day-after-day expenses that REALLY add up - and it's scary when you total it for the year. Yikes! That said, it's up to everyone how they spend teir day-to-day money - I do respect that.

[@MonicaXGuan]

omg bookmarking out all food places you went to😍

[@loveandlondon]

Fab, enjoy!

[@KRodCollective]

hahahaha same!

[@mattleaabroad7403]

That TV licence is such a deep burn when you get reminded of it 🤯 we make sure to watch nothing but BBC and Channel 4 that whole week after paying that huge annual amount! More expensive than Netflix and Amazon Prime!! 🤣😂

[@loveandlondon]

lol!

[@BeckyPoleninja]

You are also paying for every BBC Radio chnnel, national and local as well as the World Service etc, not just all the BBC TV channels

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

I’m living vicariously through!

[@adrianignat84]

❤️Gorgeous❤️

[@loveandlondon]

🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@dolphcharge]

Love love! I had to take notes of all the amazing eats and drinks places. How will I hit all the amazing places in the amount of time I will be there?! Side note, also love how you include talk of sustainability and issues that are near to my heart. Added bonus :)

[@loveandlondon]

Sustainability is really important for me so I'm glad it is for you too. Thanks for watching!

[@ashventurer4152]

So many social activities, I feel like such a homebody now haha. All the food places looked good, great video!

[@loveandlondon]

Hahah that's the fun of London.

[@KRodCollective]

Love this video! It actually wasn't as steep as I was expecting, but could be because I lived in NYC for 10 years, so it's pretty comparable.

[@loveandlondon]

Yeah absolutely, everyone from major cities isn't shocked, but everyone who isn't, is ! ;)

[@barry3573]

Fun video Jess....it was neat to see what you spent which I didn't think was too bad given being in London. Some things were cheaper than what I thought they would be lol

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you liked it Barry, thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@samayantra]

Loved seeing you visit Victoria park village. I used to live there around 15 yrs ago and loved it. Believe it or not it was an old Victorian house that was turned into a Buddhist community (houseshare) and only paid £60 per week! Bang on the village!

[@loveandlondon]

No way! omg wow! Lucky 🤣

[@samayantra]

@@loveandlondon i can hardly believe it myself!!

[@lisamaher6710]

Good info actually! Gives me an idea of budgeting for my trip to London. Thanks for sharing!

[@loveandlondon]

Cool. Thanks for watching Lisa!

[@draoi99]

The price of alcohol is shocking and most of it is tax.

[@christianoliver3572]

The exchange rate against the dollar seems really good right now. The first time I went to the UK it was something like $3.75 for £1!!

[@loveandlondon]

oh daaaaayyyyyummmmmm ! Thanks for watching!

[@jas88cam]

Wow! So far this year I've changed at $1.40, $1.39 and the next looks like being $1.42. I seem to remember dollars being much cheaper back in 2008 though. I also had my first ever strawberry daquiries here in the US a few weeks ago - never tried them living in the UK.

[@christianoliver3572]

@@jas88cam The first time I was in London was the first year Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister!! I think it was 1984!! Inflation was WAY out of control over there & one way that was tried to SLOW it down was by messing with Import Tariffs. This backfired on them in a major way. If you're in London just ask your parents if they remember that huge 'digital' sign that was in a very prominent place there that showed their National Debt in real time!!

[@marthaross6301]

@@christianoliver3572 I married and moved to London in 1982. The exchange rate was nuts... I miss London though 😉

[@christianoliver3572]

@@marthaross6301 My first trip was in 84 and we would spend most of the summers and other holidays until the late 90s. My dad worked about half in the UK and half in Texas. I remember back when Thatcher was first elected they had this huge electronic sign up that showed their National Debt in real time. They had a huge problem there in the 70s & 80s with uncontrolled debt and inflation. It was similar to what America was going through & Thatcher pulled them out of it just as Reagan did for us. Part of their problem is they kept the Pound artificially high & that really hurt trade.

[@gloriabloise1618]

“Splashing your money away!” 😂

[@loveandlondon]

🤣

[@imari-nicole]

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@loveandlondon]

So glad you do, thanks for watching Imari.

[@gerry2345]

I like this vid. That was a good insight..We are always going to tell Jess what we really think., made me chuckle a little.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@williamklein6749]

The icecream sandwiches did look good. I love London and New York because there are so many of those types of one-of-a-kind things that are so special. Asian cities have unique things too but sometimes I can't get past the looks of them.

[@ItsThaithings]

Lovely life. I don't have life of calling to meet friend for a coffee at all. That's sad. I will try to connect with friends. Thanks for reminding me. Love all of your videos. Greeting from Thailand.

[@loveandlondon]

Hope you connect. thanks for watching

[@cathysiewert6608]

I've bought plane tix from LA to London in October do you think it will be possible? Also I'm going to rewatch your videos about the markets and visit them

[@loveandlondon]

I have no idea Cathy! Hopefully it is otherwise my business is truly screwed 🤣

[@mmacrini]

That was interesting, thank you. The costs seem reasonable, I'm surprised.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@annaburch3200]

I've noticed that compared to the US, groceries are really a lot less expensive, but (depending on the place) restaurants are quite pricy. Thank you for having the currency conversion for us. £6 sounds ok but then seeing $8.50 makes me go, 🤔.

[@loveandlondon]

haha yeah I wish I could include every country's currency! Thanks for watching Anna.

[@northbankgooner6126]

Really interesting video Jess. It kind of reminds me how expensive it was working and going out in London. Certainly in the suburbs you can eat like a king for a lot less. Im pleased you seem settled in your new place and producing new content. Just out of interest have you seen any of the reaction videos Americans do to British Comedies? That would be some great content for you to do while we start to open up London to the world. You get British humour too.

[@loveandlondon]

Yup, definitely not cheap! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@firashannoush]

How much cost a tour in London one Week with one room apartment and eat in Restaurants?

[@loveandlondon]

Completely depends!

[@Switzerleando]

Venezuelan food is good food, hahaha. Cachapas with fresh cheese are the best! The dish with pulled beef is called Pabellon and the drink is Papelón con Limón, cheers

[@loveandlondon]

Delicious. I always get the vegan Cachapas and it's still really good.

[@Nick-13]

What about supermarket shopping costs for home meals including breakfast and occasional home cooking (assuming you don’t eat every meal out or on delivery) ?

[@loveandlondon]

I had shopped the week before so didn't include them here, although I did go to the store a few times for extras. Maybe in the next one

[@gatekeeperboxing5898]

I can see why you didn't include rent, because that would've made your weekly spending probably well over a thousand per week.

[@loveandlondon]

Nope! Not even 1k

[@DanielSimler]

I'm going to check Bohemian Market next Saturday ... Not far away from home. I live near Victoria Park. What do you suggest as the best time please ?

[@loveandlondon]

This weekend is going to be all Black-owned businesses, you should go check it out! Best time is earlier rather than later. Make sure you get a free ticket.

[@DanielSimler]

@@loveandlondon Thanks a lot :)

[@SanskarWagley]

Graham Stephan will need to review this ASAP

[@loveandlondon]

We shall seeeeeeee

[@mushroomburrito]

I spent £100 only per week having lived in London for two years LOL (excluding rent) so you can actually live on the cheap and still eat out once or twice a week!

[@loveandlondon]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@Dakkibaby20]

Loved the video:) I’m from Los Angeles and I spent nearly 3 months over the lockdown in London. One thing I noticed is food shopping is cheaper there than in CA, but the cost of a nicer apartment there is $$$$. Overall I’d say London prices are comparable to LA depending on your lifestyle.

[@loveandlondon]

I'd agree, having spent time in LA as well. Thanks for watching Megs!

[@Nor1961]

This (like all your videos) was most entertaining and informative. I spent 7 days in London in October-November 2018 and am hoping to come back again someday! (My profile picture is a selfie I took on the Beatles' bench on the grounds of St. Pancras Old Church.)

[@loveandlondon]

So glad you liked it, thanks for watching Noreen

[@andynixon2820]

Hang on a minute , you spent £41.70p on socks . I'm sure they're great socks but I think they saw you coming mate .

[@loveandlondon]

It was a lot of pairs and they aren't made in sweatshops !

[@gingerbaker4390]

Have you been to Columbia Rd flower market. ? It's oh so therapeutic....

[@loveandlondon]

I have. Gets so busy! Best to go early in the morning.

[@gingerbaker4390]

@@loveandlondon Londoners love shopping in markets. I was fortunate to live near the Colombia rd flower Market. I lived in a nearby rooftop flat. I kept filling it with exotic plants and flowers. Love your channel. Its one of the best and informative on Yt. Keep up the good work.

[@bcegerton]

I know it’s expensive in London, been a few times but £41 for a pair of socks is crazy, I’ve bought top quality walking socks for less. Though your spend may seem a lot for most of the country, for London that’s quite conservative is have thought. Ok so more Central London and not North London where for many that’s a monthly spend

[@loveandlondon]

I got multiple pairs of sock Brian, it wasn't just one pair 🤣 Thanks for watching

[@bcegerton]

@@loveandlondon I did wonder, I thought you were more thrifty than that 🤣

[@LucasBFronza]

Lots of good places! Arepa and Co is soo good! 🤤

[@loveandlondon]

SO good! Thanks for watching Lucas.

[@lilypudd]

Very interesting video.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@leesherlock4416]

I am leaving London after 17 years It’s been a fantastic place to live

[@nanzfamilyuk7446]

helpful video ! thank you for sharing ❤️

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it, thank you

[@whatsonmedia5313]

Yes, enjoyed this!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching, glad to hear it.

[@benkirkwood94]

Im moving to London this Saturday

[@loveandlondon]

Good luck!! And enjoy the lovely weather we're now having!

[@Progress234]

Could you do a video on prospect of hospitality management jobs in London?❤️

[@loveandlondon]

Probably not something I'd do but what about it specifically?

[@Rebelmusedesign]

You spend a lot of money on eating out? I need to go back through your video and add up what it would be for me to live there because I must eat gluten-free so my options would probably be more limited. Also, I don’t drink so that would drop the price per day for me. Also, why did the socks cost so much?

[@tanukitwist3415]

Really interesting insight. But £6 for a bagel is too much.

[@loveandlondon]

It was a sandwich. Thanks for watching

[@colindee5480]

Hi Jess . Thanks for sharing . I found the breakdown of your weekly spending very interesting . As an ex pat living in Vancouver , Canada I would love to have internet and cell phone ( mobile phone ) bills that low ! BTW , 31 is not old ! Some of us would love to be able to turn back the clock to that age LOL ! More cost comparison videos please . I know you've done some before like the ones about the high end apartments . Last time in London my daughter and I took a stroll through Harrods ( touristy I know ) and saw a man's jacket that cost more than our entire 4 week vacation and I was spending money like a drunken sailor ( my choice ) , no disrespect to sailors who like a drink intended !

[@loveandlondon]

hahaha no respect to sailors 🤣 Yes we're really lucky here that phone and internet are pretty affordable compared to other countries! Thanks for watching Colin.

[@jas88cam]

My cellphone was cheap in the UK, but remember making calls *to* a cellphone from a landline can be expensive - that's where they made a lot of money early on (sometimes the wrong side of £1 per minute!) Broadband can be cheap there, or it can be good; I've stayed in some rentals with really dire broadband. Excited about Google Fiber coming here in September though: 1 Gbps for $70/month. (Unless Mediacom's lawsuit gets anywhere...)

[@wavetranquility4243]

Those ice cream sandwiches look so good.

[@loveandlondon]

Oh ya

[@CultureChap]

Nice! this was helpful

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it.

[@kjh0006]

Fri lunch looks YUMMY!

[@loveandlondon]

SO yummy

[@stephen129]

Awaits the comments saying you can buy a pint of beer for 76p up in Burnley

[@loveandlondon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yep

[@digistartwo]

The answer to your question is no. I found this exploration of a typical week of expenditures entertaining!

[@loveandlondon]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@lij7886]

Woww.. yu visited kerala ? How did yu like it ? ❤️ Love from kerala

[@loveandlondon]

loved it!! ❤️

[@lij7886]

@@loveandlondon Happy to hear ❤️ God bless

[@bingboyify]

omg you are a friend of SHU! i like her videos too!

[@loveandlondon]

Yes!!

[@adrianignat84]

We ❤️ Jess 😚

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks Adrian!

[@dwalker6868]

Good job

[@user-mn5ul9vo9m]

Love it jess!! Lets do drinks in london!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@LouieDoesaThing]

You got bread, balsamic vinegar and tomato paste for less than $4?! In London?! That seems crazy cheap.

[@raghavmehra_]

you can even get it all for less than £2 if you visit Lidl or Aldi. Sainsbury is just one of the more expensive supermarkets (others being Morrisons, Waitrose, etc.)

[@LouieDoesaThing]

@@raghavmehra_ Crazy! That stuff would be like $10 in the U.S. (at least). Although we do have ALDI here so maybe I should shop there more often haha.

[@jas88cam]

Bread is definitely cheaper in the UK... less sugary, too. (My wife prefers US bread of course, but it's too sweet for my liking!)

[@LouieDoesaThing]

@@jas88cam I've heard that from a number of people. We'll have to make it a point to try the bread from a grocery store when we finally make it back to the UK (hopefully next summer).

[@anyasyht]

Omg I also made a video like this except as a 23 year old haha

[@heathergittens3223]

As a minimalist, I could handle most of the bills as mentioned here I could do without the TV for I stream more among other internet use and now that London is opening back, I would be outdoors more but doing it on the cheap(if not for free).Food? Not a problem. So my biggest bill will be Rent. 😇

[@loveandlondon]

Great! Thanks for watching Heather ❤️

[@vinniesuperstar8923]

£41.70 for a pair of socks? Don't you have Primark near you?

[@loveandlondon]

Primark is an awful company that exploits workers in its sweatshops. Also I obviously didn't just buy ONE pair of socks! 🤣

[@AnkitJaiswal-vm5mk]

You are awesome 👌

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching Ankit!

[@Ggianni10]

27 people were like "I don't like how you spend your money"..

[@loveandlondon]

lol

[@SpicyJohn69]

You should do a video of your weekly spend next time part of your week is spent in my neck of the woods - Camden / Primrose Hill - which I know you love! I'm think that weekly spend would be done on one Sunday afternoon alone!

[@paulwhitear4983]

Had you lived out of London. That week would have been cheaper.

[@loveandlondon]

OBVIOUSLY 🤣 thanks for watching Paul!

[@dazza9326]

That's a lot of dosh for a week, but that's the UK for you.

[@loveandlondon]

And London specifically! Thanks for watching.

[@kieranmccarthy4407]

Do you know when i were a lad you could get a Tram down into't town Buy 3 new suits n an overcoat, 4 new pair of good boots Goo n see George Formby at Palace Theatre , Get Blind Drunk, Have some Steak n Chips, Bunch of bananas n 3 stone of monkey Nuts And still have change out on a farthing..

[@luisstransport]

I'm early

[@deacon1771]

£👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👊🏻

[@calvinliu6304]

1st

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

Socks for only £41. You're lucky to have found such a bargain.

[@loveandlondon]

Dunno why everyone is so hung up on this... obviously it was quite a few pairs of socks, and they weren't made by child slaves, so they're not Primark cheap... lol!

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

@@loveandlondon I spend £100 for my socks. They are hand made by a disabled, non binary, Syrian refugee, fruitarian, climate activist. So I'm more woke than you.

[@carolinetaylor5594]

@@loveandlondon That's good as I wondered if it were only one pair lol. If so I thought those must be fancy socks.