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zipbags · 02-29-2008, 06:43 PM

I am going to London for the first time in 3 weeks. I have been hearing horror stories of how expensive it is to eat there. Just wondering how much is a burger, fries & coke at Mcdonalds or even the Hard Rock? Or just a soda at a convenience store?

Thanks!

mattym · 02-29-2008, 06:46 PM

maccy D for less than £5. wouldnt be a problem if the dollar wasnt so weak at the moment.

Ferris · 02-29-2008, 07:50 PM

That's almost $10 USD... Our dollar is just awful. The only benefit is we can get international tourism here. Especially those in Canada and Great Britain...

w_tanoto · 02-29-2008, 08:03 PM

avoid burger king (you can spend more than £5 there). it's expensive. also avoid mcdonalds' cheeseburger. Get double cheeseburger (£0.99) instead as it is cheaper (or it was.... I no longer eat beef 1.5 years ago). Or, Chinatown is quite cheap for a full meal (some of them only for £4, already with drink).

This is my regular menu at mcdonalds:
fillet o fish = £1.99
20 Chicken nuggets = £3.99 (or 6 chicken nugget for £1.99)

mattym · 02-29-2008, 09:36 PM

sit down my american amigos...i went to a japanese restaurant with a couple of friends, we spent £255....thats not cheap in dollars!

Bullseye · 02-29-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

avoid burger king (you can spend more than £5 there). it's expensive. also avoid mcdonalds' cheeseburger. Get double cheeseburger (£0.99) instead as it is cheaper (or it was.... I no longer eat beef 1.5 years ago). Or, Chinatown is quite cheap for a full meal (some of them only for £4, already with drink).

This is my regular menu at mcdonalds:
fillet o fish = £1.99
20 Chicken nuggets = £3.99 (or 6 chicken nugget for £1.99)

LOL too funny.

jsteinhauer · 02-29-2008, 11:24 PM

This is most disappointing.

Here I thought you might be looking for something important like real REAL ale.

w_tanoto · 02-29-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

LOL too funny.

the truth of life in UK..... I hate expensive things

Bullseye · 02-29-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

the truth of life in UK..... I hate expensive things

I love London. The Indian restaurants are a must try for anyone visiting.

w_tanoto · 02-29-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

I love London. The Indian restaurants are a must try for anyone visiting.

opposite: I hate london. glad i don't live there. I prefer small place, such as Hatfield. my sister is a london resident though. She told me there is a good indian restaurant. (I am a fan of Indian food - though I am not Indian descend)

zipbags · 03-01-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mattym

sit down my american amigos...i went to a japanese restaurant with a couple of friends, we spent £255....thats not cheap in dollars!

I have heard before where a few people have spent a few hundred on meals. Even in pounds the price is ridiculous. How come its so expensive (& yes I live near NY and I know it can be pricey)? And how do the locals afford it??

aristotles · 03-01-2008, 04:10 AM

A piece of advice, forget about the exchange rate or trying to calculate it in your head.

I would suggest making a budget before you go to decide what you are willing to spend on meals and incidentals during your trip. I'd also suggest going to a currency exchange and getting some cash in GBP before you go for those meals as your credit card will probably try to rip you off on extra fee and poor exchange rates.

It only seems expensive when you try to convert it into USD but to the average person in the UK, its just the usual cost of living for them.

After you have set your budget in GBP, stop trying to think of what you are spending in USD but think of a pound as you would a dollar.

Otherwise you will just drive yourself crazy thinking about it and it really is pointless to do so. Don't let penny or pence pinching ruin your fun.

richieb1971 · 03-01-2008, 05:02 AM

English people hardly eat out. Just go to Tescos and stock up. Or use a supermarkets built in restaurant. You would get better value in a pub, at least its healthy food.

WickyWoo · 03-01-2008, 05:54 AM

That's half the secret to traveling cheaply. Get a hotel with a fridge (and preferably a microwave too) and stock up

w_tanoto · 03-01-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aristotles

A piece of advice, forget about the exchange rate or trying to calculate it in your head.

I would suggest making a budget before you go to decide what you are willing to spend on meals and incidentals during your trip. I'd also suggest going to a currency exchange and getting some cash in GBP before you go for those meals as your credit card will probably try to rip you off on extra fee and poor exchange rates.

It only seems expensive when you try to convert it into USD but to the average person in the UK, its just the usual cost of living for them.

After you have set your budget in GBP, stop trying to think of what you are spending in USD but think of a pound as you would a dollar.

Otherwise you will just drive yourself crazy thinking about it and it really is pointless to do so. Don't let penny or pence pinching ruin your fun.

just remember this. 1GBP = 2USD

gandley · 03-01-2008, 11:47 AM

yeah and remember in the UK you get no free drink refills. you have to pay for your second cup etc.

Wait to you see the price of our fuel, your be gald to be flying home before long.

Londons ok but nothing special.

Smackos · 03-01-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gandley

yeah and remember in the UK you get no free drink refills. you have to pay for your second cup etc.

Wait to you see the price of our fuel, your be gald to be flying home before long.

... and god help you if you smoke..!

"Marlboro King Size Gold 20 Pack".... £5.42 or around $11.00

Kirsty_Mc · 03-01-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gandley

yeah and remember in the UK you get no free drink refills. you have to pay for your second cup etc.

Wait to you see the price of our fuel, your be gald to be flying home before long.

Londons ok but nothing special.

Tell me about it

gandley · 03-01-2008, 12:38 PM

TBH i surprised were letting the price of fuel slide this time. Its getting silly money.
I ride the motorbike most the time so dont get too bothered but if i take the BMW it costs a fortune to fill it up and its no wonder the wifes fuel bill is so freaking high (she drives the car most of the time).

Wont be long before being able to fuel your car will be seen as a status symbol

Stiff upper lip i guess.

Moefiz · 03-01-2008, 12:53 PM

Year's ago when I went to London...it was expensive then dpn't know how it is now but my advice for good food at cheap prices is heading to the local pub or the local fish n chips shops.

02-29-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
zipbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Question for our UK residents or frequent visitors... I am going to London for the first time in 3 weeks. I have been hearing horror stories of how expensive it is to eat there. Just wondering how much is a burger, fries & coke at Mcdonalds or even the Hard Rock? Or just a soda at a convenience store? Thanks!

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02-29-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
mattym Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	maccy D for less than £5. wouldnt be a problem if the dollar wasnt so weak at the moment.

02-29-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	That's almost $10 USD... Our dollar is just awful. The only benefit is we can get international tourism here. Especially those in Canada and Great Britain...

02-29-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	avoid burger king (you can spend more than £5 there). it's expensive. also avoid mcdonalds' cheeseburger. Get double cheeseburger (£0.99) instead as it is cheaper (or it was.... I no longer eat beef 1.5 years ago). Or, Chinatown is quite cheap for a full meal (some of them only for £4, already with drink). This is my regular menu at mcdonalds: fillet o fish = £1.99 20 Chicken nuggets = £3.99 (or 6 chicken nugget for £1.99)

02-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
mattym Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	sit down my american amigos...i went to a japanese restaurant with a couple of friends, we spent £255....thats not cheap in dollars!

02-29-2008, 11:24 PM	#7
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	This is most disappointing. Here I thought you might be looking for something important like real REAL ale.

03-01-2008, 04:10 AM	#12
aristotles Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:401 Blu-ray reviews:1	A piece of advice, forget about the exchange rate or trying to calculate it in your head. I would suggest making a budget before you go to decide what you are willing to spend on meals and incidentals during your trip. I'd also suggest going to a currency exchange and getting some cash in GBP before you go for those meals as your credit card will probably try to rip you off on extra fee and poor exchange rates. It only seems expensive when you try to convert it into USD but to the average person in the UK, its just the usual cost of living for them. After you have set your budget in GBP, stop trying to think of what you are spending in USD but think of a pound as you would a dollar. Otherwise you will just drive yourself crazy thinking about it and it really is pointless to do so. Don't let penny or pence pinching ruin your fun.

03-01-2008, 05:02 AM	#13
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	English people hardly eat out. Just go to Tescos and stock up. Or use a supermarkets built in restaurant. You would get better value in a pub, at least its healthy food.

03-01-2008, 05:54 AM	#14
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	That's half the secret to traveling cheaply. Get a hotel with a fridge (and preferably a microwave too) and stock up

03-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#16
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	yeah and remember in the UK you get no free drink refills. you have to pay for your second cup etc. Wait to you see the price of our fuel, your be gald to be flying home before long. Londons ok but nothing special.

03-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#19
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	TBH i surprised were letting the price of fuel slide this time. Its getting silly money. I ride the motorbike most the time so dont get too bothered but if i take the BMW it costs a fortune to fill it up and its no wonder the wifes fuel bill is so freaking high (she drives the car most of the time). Wont be long before being able to fuel your car will be seen as a status symbol Stiff upper lip i guess.

03-01-2008, 12:53 PM	#20
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Year's ago when I went to London...it was expensive then dpn't know how it is now but my advice for good food at cheap prices is heading to the local pub or the local fish n chips shops.

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