COST OF THINGS [based on exchange rate of $1.55/pound]
Food - restaurants
Pubs serve good food [ú3-4 each], with a plethora of brittish ales and beers.
Many restaurants have outdoor tables. Can be fun.
Groceries are generally about 20% higher than in California
Alcoholic beverages are slightly less than U.S.
Fine dining is about 15% more than in U.S.
Buy an entertainment discount book for the country of your choice. Brittain╒s discount is 25% off TOTAL BILL, including beverages and wine. This is a good bargain.
Tip may be added as a service charge at 10%. You are welcome to tip more if you receive extraordinary service.
Shopping
Clothing can be expensive, so shop around. Try to shop away from the tourist areas. Go where the locals go.
Brittain has VAT (value added tax, like sales tax) at 17%. Non-Brits can