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If you’re planning to visit London for a week, it’s best to calculate the cost in both British pounds sterling (GBP) and Indian rupees (INR). At present the expenditure can be estimated by considering an average of 1 pound = 100–105 rupees. This will give you a clear understanding of which expenses can be costly and where savings can be made.
Flight expenses are the biggest part. Round trip tickets from India to London usually cost between £600 and £900, if booked in advance. In Indian rupees this expenditure comes to around Rs 60,000 to Rs 95,000. If you buy a ticket in peak season or last minute, the same cost can exceed 1,000 pounds (about Rs 1,05,000).
The cost of living in London seems quite expensive in pounds. The cost of one night in a budget hostel or cheap hotel can be around 30–50 pounds, i.e. 3,000 to 5,000 rupees. In a mid-range hotel, the same cost goes up to 70–120 pounds, i.e. 7,000 to 12,500 rupees per night. If you choose a budget stay for a week, the total expense can be around 250–350 pounds, i.e. 25,000 to 36,000 rupees.
It is also important to understand the cost of food and drinks in pounds. The cost of one meal in a restaurant can be around 12–20 pounds, i.e. 1,200 to 2,000 rupees. At the same time, if you buy food from street food, food court or supermarket, then you can get by for 6-8 pounds, i.e. 600 to 850 rupees. We can assume an average expenditure of 60–100 pounds, i.e., 6,000 to 10,500 rupees on food in a week.
It is beneficial to take Oyster Card or Weekly Travel Card for local transport. One week’s transport expenses can be around 35–50 pounds, i.e. 3,500 to 5,200 rupees. Expenses on taking a taxi can increase rapidly, so metro and bus are the best options for traveling on a budget.
Talking about sightseeing and entry tickets, many famous museums of London are free, which leads to good savings. However, tickets for attractions like London Eye, Madame Tussauds or West End shows can cost 25–40 pounds, i.e. 2,500 to 4,200 rupees. In a week, 50–100 pounds, i.e. 5,000 to 10,500 rupees can be spent on these. If all the expenses are added, then the total budget of a week’s London trip can be around 1,000 to 1,300 pounds, i.e. 1,00,000 to 1,35,000 rupees. With proper planning, advance booking and smart spending, visiting London can definitely come within your budget.
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