There are a few tips I have learned over the last couple of years that could save you a few pounds if you’re not too proud to go out there and do them. The trick in finding all these tips is to talk to a variety of people whether it be visiting their personal blogs or starting a random conversation in a pub. That is why we always say that you can survive in London despite London being one of the most expensive cities to live in.

When we first arrived in London we had never heard of some of the brands available in the supermarkets, so we had to explore everything to find something that we can relate to or at least enjoy. We are still experimenting as there are tonnes of products out there. One of those cracker deals are the store’s own basics brand chocolate slabs / 100g bars. Cadbury’s normally sell their 100g chocolate bars for around a pound to a pound fifty. Now imagine the same size chocolate bar for around 25p! That is a damn bargain if it tastes exactly the same.

Let me officially introduce you to the basics / smart price brands from the major supermarkets in London. The only reasons why I can see that people do not buy these more often is because these stores do not advertise them at all and that they have shabby looking wrapping. Explore a bit more; you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you can find in London.