Originally Posted by DVTimes

1) Gas - £50 or more per month
2) Electricity - £50 or more per month
3) Council tax?? - depends on size of house
4) Internet - about £10 for phone line and £15 for net on top. But you can find lots of deals. Thats per month.
5) tv - £120 a year or somthing. More if you want sky or whatever.
6) food for 4 - Depends on the shop. I would say at least £10 per day.
7) public transport ( bus? ) monthly pass - Bus is about £2.350 pd. Its cheaper to buy a car.
8) chinese/indian/sushi eating out - Abouit £10 per person.
9) Small car 5 year old ( like Vauxhall ) cost and insurance - About £800 I would say 2nd hand. Insurance is about £200 or more a year. Plus road fund (£100 or more a year). Fuel is expensive too.Plus MOT each year £30 not inc parts.
10) Bottle of beer - I do not drink, but cans seem cheap from supermarkets.