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Moving out, help with costs?

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NewMum2021x · 17/03/2021 19:12

Hey guys. I'm pregnant and due in July. Moving into my first place next week and I'm just wondering the costs... I'm moving into a one bedroom bungalow. Can someone tell me how much these would be each month? Based on 2 showers a day and cooking the usual amount and obviously being at home all day with the baby I'll be watching ALOT of tv 😂 I've put down £80 gas £80 electric and £20 water. Is this correct orrr?

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yearinyearout · 17/03/2021 19:17

That sounds night for gas and electric. We pay about £130 a month for both on a four bedroom house with three adults living in it. Unless you're planning to use pre payment cards which are more expensive. I'm sure you should be able to get estimates online if you go on uswitch (might only be possible if already on a tariff, not sure)

yearinyearout · 17/03/2021 19:17

That sounds high*

Mintjulia · 17/03/2021 19:19

Too many variables - is it a modern, well insulated building? How modern a boiler? Oil, gas, lpg, electric?
Double or triple glazed?
What sort of water heating?
How warm do you like your home?

teenagetantrums · 17/03/2021 19:21

We live in a two bedroom flat. Two of us but working most days. We pay £50 a month for gas and electric combined. Water is £40.

yearinyearout · 17/03/2021 19:21

Just been on uswitch and cheapest deal for a dual fuel tariff gas and electric is £56 per month (obviously this can change depending how much energy you use but it's based on a one bedroom property)

ComtesseDeSpair · 17/03/2021 22:59

It really depends how warm you like to be in winter - and connected to that, where you are in the UK. When I lived in Scotland, we needed the heating on for months longer than I now do living in London. Your calculations sound quite generous to me; but it’s better to be generous than underestimate and be left short.

BarbaraofSeville · 18/03/2021 06:00

Sounds on the high side for utilities unless poorly insulated and prepay, but if you budget for that and spend less, it's a bonus.

Water varies enormously due to part of country, rates or meter, and sometimes by how much you use. You need to ask about individual property to know. It could be that low, or it could be many times more if you're in the south west.

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