Author: Bob Handford
When you are living in a country you take for granted the price of every day purchases.
When you go to a foreign country you soon notice that in other cultures some things are a lot cheaper, others more expensive than at home, even for the global brands.
On this page I’ve put together a short video clip for the current prices of snack items from convenience… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Every year, I take note of the prices at McDonalds and Burger King.
The information is targetted at overseas visitors prior to their visit to the UK who want to get a broad grasp on likely costs whilst in London.
The price check listed below was noted from the McDonald’s and Burger King branches in the Earls Court and Gloucester Road districts, a… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
The intention of this page is for overseas visitors to London planning a visit to London can get a broad idea of costs before they depart home.
What we’re looking at here are the modern coffee focused chain formats typified by the global brand Starbucks.
In London the three leading chains are Starbucks, Caffe Nero and Costa Coffee. In most of London you’ll be lucky to walk 100… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
tkts Leicester Square is THE place to start your search for discounted London theatre tickets and is run by the Society of London Theatre. You’ll find their office at the southern edge of Leicester Square, a pedestrianised square right in the very centre of London close to Trafalgar Sqaure. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Underground Stations are close by.
Hundreds of half price and discount theatre tickets are… Continue reading
I guess many people on their first day in London take a look at the prices of their London hotel in-house laundry service and almost hit the mini-bar – until they see the prices of that too.
Below is an image of a price-list of a local launderette taken in January 2012 where you can do your own washing or you… Continue reading
