Help with utility bills?

L.SharpEYP

Hi,
I currently live at home, and am looking to move out but I have no idea how much anything would cost, i.e. gas, electric, water. I would be living in a 1 bedroom flat so just asking if any of you have any advice, or if you know roughly how much it would cost?


Thanks x

cklass

This website offers some average figures: http://www.under-one-roof.org.uk/Cost+of+a+new+home/Water,+gas+and+electricity+costs.aspx

No-one can really provide an accurate estimate because the costs depend on many factors e.g. where you're going to live, the energy provider, how much energy you're likely to use.

leeruddecology

Whilst the above is true.

I am a single occupant although I live in a two bed flat.

My water rate on meter was setup as24£ a month when I moved in. This is pretty accurate to what I use.

I only have electricity so no gas etc. in the summer and up until about two weeks back before the weather turned my electricity bill was 28-32£ per month. This goes back as far as April. I am with Eon and they set me up on a direct debit of 54£ a month when I moved in.

Clearly I'm using less, but as winter moves in my energy use will increase. The 54£ is thought to average out over the year.

Remember you may have sevice charges for living in a flat. Communal space etc. you may also have to pay additional costs for parking spaces. Council tax is also worth considering!