How much money to set aside for returning to the UK?

[Collie86]

Hello,

I'm saving up right now for my return to the UK and I just want to know how much I should have ideally? I won't have a place to stay when I get back and I'll be in temp accommodation initially.

I will be traveling solo:
Area: Surrey, but could possibly change
Ticket cost 250-300 GBP,
Temp accommodation for 1 month will be around 800 until I get my own place (Target perm accommodation: budget 600-700 pcm bills included - probably share at first/ bedsit).

How much should I set aside for my weekly expenses (transport, shopping, etc.)?
and what should I set aside for monthly bills?

I have my own estimates for the last two points, but I would like to compare them to see if I'm being realistic.

Thank you :)

Health care is a big issue, you need to have savings in case you need treatment unless you have insurance. If you have lived elsewhere, the NHS won't be what you are used to and it can be the difference between life and death if you don't have alternate funds or insurance.

You need to see if you are eglible under the NHS. I think the NHS is still good for emergencies but waiting times are really long for anything ordinary.

Where will you work? A commute into central London is different to a local job. If you rely on local busses or commuter trains, costs for travel cards should be available online.

Bills also depend on how much you stay at home, wfh means more heating/gas/electricity/water compared to just being there in the morning and evening.
Council takes increased this year but you should be able to find these things online.

Thank you for comments so far

I will have to change my GP location and I'll look into insurance
Job will be remote or on-site/hybrid in Surrey (applied to places in Guildford, Woking thus far)