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Average Cost of Gas and Electric for two people in a one bed flat

Hi, this is my first post,

I'm budgeting for when my wife and I move into a one bedroom flat in Swansea in January.

I am trying to find out what I should expect to pay for utilities, gas and/or electric.

Could anyone give me an estimate. It's likely that we'll be out most of the days and in most of the evenings and nights.

Thanks for the help

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,056 Forumite
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    Welcome to the forum.

    That really is a 'how long is a piece of string' question! especially as you say 'gas and/or electric'

    Much depends on the insulation of the flat and, if you have gas, the efficiency of the boiler.

    With gas if you are careful with heating perhaps £50 to £60 a month for gas/elect. With all elect up to double that figure.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    At the very least you need to say how the flat is heated and how the hot water is supplied.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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