Food Prices In London

fhs man 2 · 14-04-2013, 19:41

How expensive is it to eat out compared to other places?

Is McDonalds etc expensive?

Caldari · 14-04-2013, 19:43

Very!

Victoria Sponge · 14-04-2013, 19:43

Same price

Raquelos. · 14-04-2013, 19:44

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Originally Posted by fhs man 2

How expensive is it compared to other places?

Do you mean eating out or supermarket shopping?

Eating out can range from ridiculously expensive in tourist hotspots and high end restaurants to pretty reasonable in a local cafe or greasy spoon. Probably a bit more expensive than some other places though because rents are higher.

I assume supermarkets are about the same.

I think McDs is the same tbh, except in specific locations like Leicester square etc, again rents are probably the reason (and the fact that they can skin tourists).

Keith_13 · 14-04-2013, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Victoria Sponge

Same price

As above

Gage · 14-04-2013, 19:50

I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall.

fhs man 2 · 14-04-2013, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Gage

I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall.

Really, it is cheaper where I live. A Big Mac medium meal where I live is at most around £4.09.

degsyhufc · 14-04-2013, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Gage

I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall.

Standard for London or for McD nationwide?

It's around £3.69 up here I think.

fhs man 2 · 14-04-2013, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Raquelos.

Do you mean eating out or supermarket shopping?

Eating out can range from ridiculously expensive in tourist hotspots and high end restaurants to pretty reasonable in a local cafe or greasy spoon. Probably a bit more expensive than some other places though because rents are higher.

I assume supermarkets are about the same.

I think McDs is the same tbh, except in specific locations like Leicester square etc, again rents are probably the reason (and the fact that they can skin tourists).

I mean eating out.

Raquelos. · 14-04-2013, 23:34

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Originally Posted by fhs man 2

I mean eating out.

Fair enough, in which case it is probably a bit more expensive on average, but there is such a massive range of options that you should be able to find something to suit your budget. Have a look on this website, it lets you specify how much you want to pay.

sweh · 14-04-2013, 23:34

I think food in London is cheap.

A prime example is the chain TGIF. The one in Piccadilly is cheaper than ours in Toronto, that's craaaazy.

rfonzo · 14-04-2013, 23:40

Prices for things in general for London are more expensive. However, the prices for bus travel is quite cheap.

oldfogey101 · 14-04-2013, 23:45

Relatively expensive I think.

I can get through £50 of food in a day easily, or around £1500 a month of food alone.

But I can get by on £50 a month for food without difficulty.

Restaurants are in some cases a total rip-off but it depends where you go. There's a niche for all wallets.

hooter · 15-04-2013, 00:05

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Originally Posted by oldfogey101

Relatively expensive I think.

I can get through £50 of food in a day easily, or around £1500 a month of food alone.

But I can get by on £50 a month for food without difficulty.

Restaurants are in some cases a total rip-off but it depends where you go. There's a niche for all wallets.

except mine...what the heck do you eat spending £50 a month on food?

far2cool · 15-04-2013, 00:11

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Standard for London or for McD nationwide?

It's around £3.69 up here I think.

It's £4.09 down this way I think (Devon)

I'm quite disappointed in myself that I can quote the price of big mac meal.

Ellie666 · 15-04-2013, 00:21

since when is MC D's "eating" ?!

confuddled · 15-04-2013, 00:41

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Originally Posted by Ellie666

since when is MC D's "eating" ?!

there's always one

MTUK1 · 15-04-2013, 01:55

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Originally Posted by Gage

I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall.

If you are talking about the sandwich on its own without the meal then no way did you pay that much.

malpasc · 15-04-2013, 08:36

We have far more choice of dining options in London compared to the rest of the country. You can pretty much find a meal for whatever you're prepared to pay if you know where to look and avoid the obvious tourist traps.

annette kurten · 15-04-2013, 08:43

not been to mcdonald`s for a couple of years but most things here are roughly the same as in london, i can`t imagine they`d be any different.

cunningham1471 · 15-04-2013, 08:46

It depends on what you want to eat and where. Places like Wetherspoons are cheap but it's not really the greatest food in the world.

You also have noodle bars, some places do buffet's which can be quite cheap and almost chearful.

First of all you need to decide what you call cheap? I call anything under £10 cheap, but I go for a meal with a group of people, the stereotypical I'm a pensioner and have no money that bitch and complain if it's above £6. They're pensioners you know, they have no money (bingo money doesn't count as that is a necessity for life). Tight bastards!

I know of one person that goes into pubs that do two meals for £7.50 (or whatever it is) order two meals despite being on his own. When they arrive he get tupperware boxes out packs the spare meal up and takes it home to reheat the next day.

Have to give him credit, it does work out a cheaper way to live, even if you do look like a nutter to everyone around you.

earthling13 · 15-04-2013, 08:51

Assuming you mean 'proper' eating out, sitting down, waiter service etc. I've found the main difference to be you pay what it says on the menu and veg/sides are usually included in that price outside London. In London, and I expect most cities, it's more common to add 'opional' service charges and to charge for all veg individually.

Ber · 15-04-2013, 09:00

If you hang around SOAS at lunchtime the Hare Krishnas turn up with veggie curry that you can get a huge portion of for a couple of quid

malpasc · 15-04-2013, 09:19

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Originally Posted by earthling13

Assuming you mean 'proper' eating out, sitting down, waiter service etc. I've found the main difference to be you pay what it says on the menu and veg/sides are usually included in that price outside London. In London, and I expect most cities, it's more common to add 'opional' service charges and to charge for all veg individually.

What?! Most places charge for 'sides' on top of whatever you order as your main course, regardless of geographical location.

It depends more on the establishment. Some places class 'sides' as part of the main meal, others don't.

Service charges are also normal across the country.

earthling13 · 15-04-2013, 09:44

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Originally Posted by malpasc

What?! Most places charge for 'sides' on top of whatever you order as your main course, regardless of geographical location.

It depends more on the establishment. Some places class 'sides' as part of the main meal, others don't.

Service charges are also normal across the country.

Not here. Most places will charge £18-£22 for fillet steak but that price is all inclusive.

14-04-2013, 19:41	#1
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Food Prices In London How expensive is it to eat out compared to other places? Is McDonalds etc expensive?

14-04-2013, 19:43	#2
Caldari Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Josameto Posts: 5,231	Very!

14-04-2013, 19:43	#3
Victoria Sponge Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Garage, GoT, Brasil & steak Posts: 10,505	Same price

14-04-2013, 19:44	#4
Raquelos. Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,745	Quote: Originally Posted by fhs man 2 How expensive is it compared to other places? Do you mean eating out or supermarket shopping? Eating out can range from ridiculously expensive in tourist hotspots and high end restaurants to pretty reasonable in a local cafe or greasy spoon. Probably a bit more expensive than some other places though because rents are higher. I assume supermarkets are about the same. I think McDs is the same tbh, except in specific locations like Leicester square etc, again rents are probably the reason (and the fact that they can skin tourists).

14-04-2013, 19:45	#5
Keith_13 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,018	Quote: Originally Posted by Victoria Sponge Same price As above

14-04-2013, 19:50	#6
Gage Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,196	I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall.

14-04-2013, 20:07	#7
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Quote: Originally Posted by Gage I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall. Really, it is cheaper where I live. A Big Mac medium meal where I live is at most around £4.09.

14-04-2013, 20:07	#8
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Gage I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall. Standard for London or for McD nationwide? It's around £3.69 up here I think.

14-04-2013, 23:14	#9
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Quote: Originally Posted by Raquelos. Do you mean eating out or supermarket shopping? Eating out can range from ridiculously expensive in tourist hotspots and high end restaurants to pretty reasonable in a local cafe or greasy spoon. Probably a bit more expensive than some other places though because rents are higher. I assume supermarkets are about the same. I think McDs is the same tbh, except in specific locations like Leicester square etc, again rents are probably the reason (and the fact that they can skin tourists). I mean eating out.

14-04-2013, 23:34	#10
Raquelos. Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,745	Quote: Originally Posted by fhs man 2 I mean eating out. Fair enough, in which case it is probably a bit more expensive on average, but there is such a massive range of options that you should be able to find something to suit your budget. Have a look on this website, it lets you specify how much you want to pay.

14-04-2013, 23:34	#11
sweh Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 12,508	I think food in London is cheap. A prime example is the chain TGIF. The one in Piccadilly is cheaper than ours in Toronto, that's craaaazy.

14-04-2013, 23:40	#12
rfonzo Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,641	Prices for things in general for London are more expensive. However, the prices for bus travel is quite cheap.

14-04-2013, 23:45	#13
oldfogey101 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,059	Relatively expensive I think. I can get through £50 of food in a day easily, or around £1500 a month of food alone. But I can get by on £50 a month for food without difficulty. Restaurants are in some cases a total rip-off but it depends where you go. There's a niche for all wallets.

15-04-2013, 00:05	#14
hooter Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,736	Quote: Originally Posted by oldfogey101 Relatively expensive I think. I can get through £50 of food in a day easily, or around £1500 a month of food alone. But I can get by on £50 a month for food without difficulty. Restaurants are in some cases a total rip-off but it depends where you go. There's a niche for all wallets. except mine...what the heck do you eat spending £50 a month on food?

15-04-2013, 00:11	#15
far2cool Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,964	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Standard for London or for McD nationwide? It's around £3.69 up here I think. It's £4.09 down this way I think (Devon) I'm quite disappointed in myself that I can quote the price of big mac meal.

15-04-2013, 00:21	#16
Ellie666 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Spooner Drive, Quahog Posts: 1,871	since when is MC D's "eating" ?!

15-04-2013, 00:41	#17
confuddled Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,060	Quote: Originally Posted by Ellie666 since when is MC D's "eating" ?! there's always one

15-04-2013, 01:55	#18
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	Quote: Originally Posted by Gage I brought a Big Mac in Kensington for £4.99 which is the standard rate if I recall. If you are talking about the sandwich on its own without the meal then no way did you pay that much.

15-04-2013, 08:36	#19
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	We have far more choice of dining options in London compared to the rest of the country. You can pretty much find a meal for whatever you're prepared to pay if you know where to look and avoid the obvious tourist traps.

15-04-2013, 08:43	#20
annette kurten Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dole office. Posts: 35,102	not been to mcdonald`s for a couple of years but most things here are roughly the same as in london, i can`t imagine they`d be any different.

15-04-2013, 08:46	#21
cunningham1471 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 7,314	It depends on what you want to eat and where. Places like Wetherspoons are cheap but it's not really the greatest food in the world. You also have noodle bars, some places do buffet's which can be quite cheap and almost chearful. First of all you need to decide what you call cheap? I call anything under £10 cheap, but I go for a meal with a group of people, the stereotypical I'm a pensioner and have no money that bitch and complain if it's above £6. They're pensioners you know, they have no money (bingo money doesn't count as that is a necessity for life). Tight bastards! I know of one person that goes into pubs that do two meals for £7.50 (or whatever it is) order two meals despite being on his own. When they arrive he get tupperware boxes out packs the spare meal up and takes it home to reheat the next day. Have to give him credit, it does work out a cheaper way to live, even if you do look like a nutter to everyone around you.

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Food Prices In London

15-04-2013, 08:51	#22
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Assuming you mean 'proper' eating out, sitting down, waiter service etc. I've found the main difference to be you pay what it says on the menu and veg/sides are usually included in that price outside London. In London, and I expect most cities, it's more common to add 'opional' service charges and to charge for all veg individually.

15-04-2013, 09:00	#23
Ber Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22,341	If you hang around SOAS at lunchtime the Hare Krishnas turn up with veggie curry that you can get a huge portion of for a couple of quid

15-04-2013, 09:19	#24
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	Quote: Originally Posted by earthling13 Assuming you mean 'proper' eating out, sitting down, waiter service etc. I've found the main difference to be you pay what it says on the menu and veg/sides are usually included in that price outside London. In London, and I expect most cities, it's more common to add 'opional' service charges and to charge for all veg individually. What?! Most places charge for 'sides' on top of whatever you order as your main course, regardless of geographical location. It depends more on the establishment. Some places class 'sides' as part of the main meal, others don't. Service charges are also normal across the country.

15-04-2013, 09:44	#25
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Quote: Originally Posted by malpasc What?! Most places charge for 'sides' on top of whatever you order as your main course, regardless of geographical location. It depends more on the establishment. Some places class 'sides' as part of the main meal, others don't. Service charges are also normal across the country. Not here. Most places will charge £18-£22 for fillet steak but that price is all inclusive.