tips for stay in London

[crisscross]

Guys, moving to London for a few years. I heard that it's a very expensive to live in. How bad is it? any advice on shopping for clothes, shoes etc? I am trying to keep costs down as I will be staying in London proper. Any specific places where I can get stuff like clothes etc on sales?

Thanks. ideas and advice welcome.

 

[DigDug]

I feel for you. ITs a fun place to visit, but BORING AS HELL to live in. Trust me, I know.

 

[crisscross]

oh well! that's not very encouraging. Any advice on living frugally?

 

[axelfox]

london is freakin expensive if you have american dollars.

 

[denali]

I have been to London a few times and it's very expensive. Here are a few things I learned. Pickup a copy of London A to Z you will need it to get around. Also get a copy of TNT magazine great for place to stay, clubs, jobs and travel. I think there is a nother similar one but I don't remeber the name. For finding out how to get by cheaply stay in a hostel for a week or two, many people stay in them for a long time and can give you great advice for getting by for not much. Their are many hostels by the Earls Court tube stop, also has a Tesco near by. I also stayed in Camden Town nice if your a drug addict, but it was cheap, their is a big outdoor market here. Hope this helps.

One last thing you need to do is find a Kiwi and ask them to take you to Church. I don't remeber the location but for 5 pounds you could drink all the beer you wanted out of plastic bags. This is a must see.

 

[Red Dawn]

Eat at French Restaurants

 

[crisscross]

thanks a lot ppl. I will do the best I can.

 

[james78]

One last thing you need to do is find a Kiwi and ask them to take you to Church. I don't remeber the location but for 5 pounds you could drink all the beer you wanted out of plastic bags. This is a must see.

near Kings Cross. I don't know whose beer you were drinking but it used to be 5 for a bag of 3 cans. Its probably gone up by now. Used to be fun times though - just don't plan on working on Monday