# London Life — Expense Tracker

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> Updated: July 6, 2026

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## ✈️ Flights: London ↔ Sofia

| Airline | From | Round Trip | Duration | Times | Airport Transport (2pax RT) | **True Total** |
|---------|------|-----------|----------|-------|---------------------------|----------------|
| **Bulgaria Air** | LHR | €207–381 (~€280) | 3h20m | 08:55 / 17:55 | £10 (Tube, direct) | **€290** |
| British Airways | LHR | €152 | 3h10m | 08:10-20:50 (5x daily) | £10 (Tube, direct) | **€162** |
| Wizz Air | LTN | €94 | 3h15m | 08:20 / 15:40 / 21:20 | £40–108 (train) | **€141–222** |
| Ryanair | STN | €77 | 3h00m | 05:55–20:15 (16x weekly) | £62 (Stansted Express) | **€150** |

**Heathrow advantage:** Direct tube from Gloucester Rd → T4, £2.40, 40min. No connections needed. Saves time and hassle vs train to Luton/Stansted.

### Bulgaria Air Schedule
- **LHR → SOF:** FB852 departs 08:55 (arr 14:05) or 17:55 (arr 23:15)
- **Aircraft:** Airbus A220-100/300 (nice planes)
- **Operates:** Daily — confirmed every day of the week
- **Total:** ~9 weekly flights combined with BA on this route

### Wizz Air (LTN → SOF)
- **11 flights per week** (~2 daily)
- Departures: 08:20, 15:40/15:55/17:10, 21:20/21:40
- A321neo — newer plane, economy only
- **Train to Luton:** St Pancras → LTN, £10–27pp one-way

### Ryanair (STN → SOF)
- **16 flights per week** (2+ daily)
- Earliest: 05:55 — Latest: 20:15
- Boeing 737-800 / MAX 8
- **Stansted Express:** £20.50 adult + £10.25 child per one-way

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## 🚇 Transport — London

| Journey | Mode | One-Way | Notes |
|---------|------|--------|-------|
| Home → Heathrow T4 | Tube (Piccadilly) | £2.40 | Direct from Gloucester Rd, 40min |
| Home → Central London | Tube | £2.50–2.70 | Zone 1, off-peak/peak |
| Local bus | Bus | £1.75 | Hopper: unlimited buses in 1hr |
| Home → Luton Airport | Train (St Pancras) | £10–27 | Per person, Thameslink/East Midlands |
| Home → Stansted Airport | Stansted Express | £20.50 adult / £10.25 child | Advance Single, Liverpool St |

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## 🛒 Household & Daily

| Item | Best Source | Price | Notes |
|------|-----------|-------|-------|
| Aquafresh Kids 6-8 | Home Bargains / Poundland | £1.50–2.00 | Walkable |
| Custom window blinds | Blinds2go | £15–30/ea | 50% off sales common |
| Bin bags bulk (50L, 100pk) | eBay UK | £6–9 | Business sellers |
| Groceries (weekly, 3p) | Tesco / Sainsbury's | £80–120 | Walkable 5-7min |
| IKEA home items | IKEA online / Wembley | varies | Delivery from £3.95 |

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## 🏠 Fixed Monthly (TBD)

| Item | Amount | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Rent / Housing | TBD | Queen's Gate Pl, South Kensington |
| Council Tax | TBD | Band depends on property |
| Utilities | TBD | Elec, gas, water |
| Internet | TBD | |
| TfL (tube/bus) | TBD | Contactless weekly cap applies |

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## 📝 Notes

- All prices GBP (£) unless noted EUR (€)
- €1 ≈ £0.84 (July 2026)
- Airport transport costs per person unless noted (2pax = you + daughter)
- Stansted Express: Advance Single fares shown. Walk-up is higher.
- Bulgaria Air departs **from Heathrow Terminal 4** — same line as tube
- With 10kg carry-on + 2 backpacks: you never need checked luggage on any airline