Cost of Living @ Milton Keynes

[Tier1Bengaluru]

Hi All

Wanted details about cost of living in Milton Keynes for a couple. I am planning to move in by Jan 2010 on Tier1 General & Dependant and search for a job in IT field. I am hoping that the IT job market will improve by then. Kindly let me know the detailed breakup like

1. House Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?)
2. Monthly Rent for a fully furnished 1 BHK or Studio with TV, Fridge, Washing Machine etc.
3. Council Taxes (Monthly/Yearly?)
4. Groceries & Stationary for a couple (Monthly)
5. Public Transportation in and around Milton Keynes (Monthly)
6. Internet Connection Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?)
7. Internet Rentals (Monthly)
8. Mobile Connection Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?)
9. Entertainment - rubbish Tickets etc. (Monthly)
10. Eating Out - Indian Restaurants etc. (Monthly)
11. Other expenses (Please let me know if I am missing anything here)

Thanks in advance...

[ChetanOjha]

Hi All

Wanted details about cost of living in Milton Keynes for a couple. I am planning to move in by Jan 2010 on Tier1 General & Dependant and search for a job in IT field. I am hoping that the IT job market will improve by then. Kindly let me know the detailed breakup like

1. House Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?) Refundable.
2. Monthly Rent for a fully furnished 1 BHK or Studio with TV, Fridge, Washing Machine etc.Depending on your budget. 1BHK starts from £700-£750/month.
3. Council Taxes (Monthly/Yearly?).£125-£130/month
4. Groceries & Stationary for a couple (Monthly)£200/month
5. Public Transportation in and around Milton Keynes (Monthly) Don;t know. Check some transport website.
6. Internet Connection Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?)May need deposit(refundable) for person with no credit history.
7. Internet Rentals (Monthly) Depending on Supplier start from £10-£15
8. Mobile Connection Deposit/Advance (One Time) (Is this refundable?) May need deposit(refundable) for person with no credit history. Monthly Rent vary from £4-£45 depending on deal and/or mobile phones
9. Entertainment - rubbish Tickets etc. (Monthly) rubbish ticket in Vue is £8 approx. for adult during weekend. Cineworld provide £10-£20 membership with unlimited viewing per month.
10. Eating Out - Indian Restaurants etc. (Monthly) Depending on restaurant and what you eat and how many times you eat out.
11. Other expenses (Please let me know if I am missing anything here)

Thanks in advance...

[applyhsmp]

One thing that needs to be understood is that in UK you would need to sign a minimum of 6 month contract for rental. Which essentially means that you would have to stay there for atleast 6 months. Not sure how you decided upon Milton Keynes though unless you are sure of getting a job somewhere in vicinity or in London.

Regarding transport for Milton Keynes -> Buses; few and far between and one essentially needs a car to live in Milton Keynes unless you rent a place near CMK (Central Milton Keynes).

[Tier1Bengaluru]

Thanks applyhsmp & chetanojha for all the info.

Is it possible to get some kind of shared accommodation for short term (around 3 to 4 months, until i get a job) which will be safe and affordable. I wanted something without this 6 months mandatory contract.

[tvn_ramesh]

Thanks applyhsmp & chetanojha for all the info.

Is it possible to get some kind of shared accommodation for short term (around 3 to 4 months, until i get a job) which will be safe and affordable. I wanted something without this 6 months mandatory contract.

check the sites
gumtree.co.uk
roombuddies.com

n general search in localnewspaper/websites.

[hsmp_1476]

Thanks applyhsmp & chetanojha for all the info.

Is it possible to get some kind of shared accommodation for short term (around 3 to 4 months, until i get a job) which will be safe and affordable. I wanted something without this 6 months mandatory contract.

It should be definately possible to get house sharing. Along with teh URLs mentioned above, try findaproperty.co.uk for house share. If you are not particular about MK, you can try areas such as Wembley, EastHam etc, which has good desi population.

[ChetanOjha]

Thanks applyhsmp & chetanojha for all the info.

Is it possible to get some kind of shared accommodation for short term (around 3 to 4 months, until i get a job) which will be safe and affordable. I wanted something without this 6 months mandatory contract.

It should be definately possible to get house sharing. Along with teh URLs mentioned above, try findaproperty.co.uk for house share. If you are not particular about MK, you can try areas such as Wembley, EastHam etc, which has good desi population.

Agree. These areas are quite well connected,cheap and you get all desi stuffs/food too. Good for people coming to look for work. Once you get job you can move on.