how to live a thriftier life in London, and beyond!
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At Thrifty Londoner, we are all about sharing new ways to save money on the everyday. Especially if it’s something that could save you money and help to protect the environment. Thriftiness and eco-friendly living can often go hand-in-hand, which is why today we are talking about swapping goods and services with online swap-shop Swaprs.
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A gym membership in London can seem like just another cost to add to the extortionate cost of living that we face on a daily basis here in the capital. But what if there was a way to find cheap gyms in London?
Believe it or not, cheap gyms do exist in London, as do free gyms, free exercise classes, and brilliant deals on trial memberships. Keeping fit in London shouldn’t cost the earth, and like with most expenses in London- there is often a way to reduce that cost and save some money. Just what we like to hear.
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There are an incredible number of thrift stores in London. If you’re planning a trip to the capital city, and you’re hoping to find some second hand treasures- you will not be disappointed.
Londoners come from all walks of life, and you can find weird and wonderful donations in thrift shops in London. If you head to wealthier areas like Chelsea or Notting Hill, you are more likely to find designer pieces. But if you head to more residential areas, you are likely to find some real bargains.
Luckily, the tube connects London extremely well. So even if you’re staying in central London, and you want to head to a different neighbourhood to shop- you can just jump on the tube and be there in no time.
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If you don’t want to use the underground to get into central London, you can choose to drive into the centre of the city instead. As long as you are comfortable with slow moving traffic and crowded roads, you will be absolutely fine.
Most Londoners choose to commute by tube, which means that although car parking comes at a premium in London, you are fairly likely to be able to find yourself a parking space. Remember, you’ll also have to consider the congestion charge if you travel in the charging zone between 7am-6pm Mon-Fri. This charge is £11.50.
Hourly rates of parking spaces make finding the cheapest place to park in central London no easy feat. But this guide will help you to pay less for your parking when you visit central London.
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A cheap haircut in London is pretty hard to come by- unless you know where to look! So if you want to find out how to get a cheap haircut in London, you’ve come to the right place.
Haircuts at top salons can set you back well over £100, with colour coming in at hundreds more. It’s hard to justify spending that much on your hair if you are on a budget. And even if you’re not on a budget, it’s a lot of money to spend on your hair multiple times a year.
But before you get those scissors out for a home styling session, remember that you can get haircuts at London salons for next to nothing. With trainee haircuts starting from £3, you can certainly find a haircut for a snip (if you’ll pardon the pun!) of the usual price.
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AD– This is a paid post in collaboration with Snoop.
There are so many money apps on the market, all with the aim of helping us to manage our money better. But which app should you choose? How many apps should you have? And which app is going to help you save the most money?
Snoop is a little different from other money apps- using smart technology to watch your spending and actually identify ways that you can save money. Sound interesting? Let’s delve in a little further.
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As you probably already know, the average cost of living in London is HIGH. So high, that it ranks as the most expensive city in the UK, and one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Before moving to London (or even if you’re already living here!) it’s good idea to get a feel for how much it costs to live here. Once you know how much it’s costing other people to live in London, you can benchmark this against your own cost of living.
You can often find yourself wondering… “How is Person X able to afford brunch every Sunday AND fly to Australia for a holiday?!”
Without getting a glimpse into other people’s bank accounts it’s difficult to know exactly how much everyone is spending on their rent, how much they are saving, or how much debt they might be in to keep up their current lifestyle.
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Looking for cheap pubs in London? If you’ve ordered a drink in London and then grimly vowed never to drink again whilst tapping your card to pay- you are not alone. For many Londoners, drinks with friends and colleagues are likely to make up a significant amount of their monthly spending, which can be a bitter pill to swallow if you feel like there are no other affordable drink options.
London has some of the most expensive drink prices in the country- you certainly won’t find £1 shots like you might do in other areas of the country (uni towns, I’m thinking of you!). And instead, could pay up to a whopping £22 for a pint.
But despite the average high prices, you can read on to find out about where the cheap pubs in London are, and where you can actually find a cheap pint in London! Your budget (and your friends) will thank you for it.
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An affordable apartment? In London? Yes, it can sometimes be hard to find an apartment within price range in the capital, but it’s not impossible. If you are happy to spend some time doing your research, it’s possible to discover how to find an affordable apartment in London, and be very happy in your new home.
Trust me- I found an affordable apartment in London for myself!
By taking the time to conduct your research on local neighbourhoods, go to viewings, and work out your commuting costs, you will eventually find the right apartment for you- at a price that is within your budget.
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Some of my favourite pieces of vintage clothing have been bought from eBay– at bargain prices too! I have often found that vintage clothing pieces on eBay can cost considerably less than what you might pay in a dedicated vintage store.
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