London's Cost of Living: A Day in the Life of a Young Professional

Londoner's Daily Budget: A Glimpse into a 24-Year-Old's Finances A recent video by Mia McGrath, a 24-year-old London resident, offers a transparent look at her daily expenses. The video, uploaded on May 25th, 2025, details her spending habits, including a £3.40 commute on the Tube, a £12 manicure, and a £5 lunch at Sainsbury's. McGrath's choice of a meal deal highlights the challenges of finding affordable and appealing lunch options in the city. "Anyone else spend ages just staring at the shelves in Sainsbury's, not being able to pick something because it's all so unappetizing?" she comments in the video. Despite these costs, she managed to keep her total daily spending to £23.80 by having free coffee and dinner at work. Her video provides an intriguing perspective on the financial realities faced by young people in London.