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The True Cost of Living in the UK: A Complete Guide to Expenses

💰 Who is the most expensive in the UK?

1
DJ
£150-£300/hour
2
Hair Transplant Surgeon
£1,000-£15,000
3
Plastic Surgeon
£4,000-£7,000
4
Solar Panel Installer
£5,000-£8,000
5
Psychologist
£80-£150/hour
6
Therapist
£40-£100/hour
7
Dentist (Private)
£50-£400/visit
8
Physiotherapist
£40-£80/hour
9
Chiropractor
£30-£80/session
10
Osteopath
£35-£70/session
11
Acupuncturist
£40-£70/session
12
Massage Therapist
£30-£60/hour
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Meal Kits
UK Costs
Meal kit delivery costs £30-80/week in the UK. HelloFresh, Gousto, and other services charge £4-8 per portion. Discover pricing, compare providers, and find discounts.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🍽️ Food
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Apple TV Plus
UK Costs
Apple TV Plus subscription costs £8.99/month in the UK. Discover Apple One bundles, family sharing options, promotional offers, and compare with other streaming services.
16/10/2025 | Category: 👨‍🎤 Entertainment
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Swimming Lessons
UK Costs
Swimming lessons cost £5-20 per session in the UK. Council classes £50-120/term, private schools £150-200/term. Discover group vs private lessons and savings tips.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🎓 Education
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Prescription
UK Costs
Prescriptions cost £9.90 per item in England (free in Scotland/Wales/NI). Discover prepayment certificates, exemptions, and how to save £100-300 annually on medication.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🏥 Health
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Pedicure
UK Costs
Pedicures cost £20-50 in the UK depending on service type and location. Explore basic, gel, and spa pedicure options, plus money-saving tips.
16/10/2025 | Category: 💅 Beauty
Yoga
UK Costs
Yoga classes cost £8-20 per session in the UK. Unlimited memberships £60-120/month. Discover drop-in rates, class packages, online options, and how to save money.
16/10/2025 | Category: ⚽ Sports
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Dog
UK Costs
Dogs cost £80-250/month in the UK (£1,000-3,000 annually). Discover initial costs, ongoing expenses, breed differences, and how to save money on dog ownership.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🐾 Pets
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Removals
UK Costs
Professional removals cost £300-2,000 in the UK depending on property size and distance. Compare removal companies, man and van services, and DIY options to find the best value.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🏘️ Real Estate
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Nursery
UK Costs
Nursery costs in the UK range from £800-2,200/month for full-time care. Discover government funding (15-30 free hours), regional differences, and money-saving strategies for childcare.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🎓 Education
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Eyebrow Threading
UK Costs
Eyebrow threading costs £5-15 in the UK depending on location and salon type. Find out how much you should pay and how to save money on this popular beauty treatment.
16/10/2025 | Category: 💅 Beauty
Manicure
Manicure: £15-45. Basic £15-25, gel £25-40, spa £35-50. Annual costs guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 💅 Beauty
Home Insurance
Home insurance: £150-600/year combined. Buildings £100-300, contents £60-250. Guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🏘️ Real Estate
Driving Lessons
Driving lessons: £25-35/hour. Average £1,200-2,000 to pass. Complete cost guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🎓 Education
Death Certificate
Death certificate: £12.50 at registration, £11 later. Need 6-10 copies. Complete guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🪪 Documents
Birth Certificate
Birth certificate: £11 standard, £35 priority. Registration free. Online ordering guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🪪 Documents
Nanny
Nanny costs: £10-20/hour, £25-45k/year. Employer NI, tax, payroll. Full guide.
16/10/2025 | Category: 👩‍🍼 Care
Premium Bonds
Premium Bonds: £25-£50k investment. 4.40% prize rate tax-free. Odds, returns, comparison.
16/10/2025 | Category: 📈 Investing
Cryptocurrency
Crypto investing: £10-50 minimum, £100-1,000 recommended. Fees 0.1-2%. High risk, high reward.
16/10/2025 | Category: 📈 Investing
Cat
Cat costs: £70-125/month, £840-1,500/year. Initial setup £200-500. Lifetime £10-25k.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🐾 Pets
Vet
Vet costs: £30-65 consultations, £200-400/year routine care. Emergency £100-250. Surgery £500-5,000.
16/10/2025 | Category: 🐾 Pets