How expensive is it?

Aline writes: many have asked "how expensive is it in London?" Well, it's hard to believe! Here are some sample prices:

1 prime-time movie ticket = $25.00
7 day underground pass = $40.00
1 Phillips screwdriver at the local hardware store = $20.00
1 hacksaw at the local hardware store = $55.00
1 roll of duct tape = $14.00
Very modest dinner for 2 at our local cafe = $60.00 (no alcohol included)
1 bottle of sparkling water at a restaurant = $7.00
Cream tea for 2 (scones and tea) = $30.00 - $80.00 (depending where you go)

Being in London = priceless!

Lucky for us, food at the grocery store is very reasonable, so we eat at home regularly. Plus we discovered both "poundland" and "pound city", which should be familiar to those of you who know the "dollar anything" stores in the US. I bought a 100 piece sewing kit for 1 pound (2 dollars). And Bill bought 4 screwdrivers for 1 pound (no he didn't buy that hideously expensive one listed above :-). Who needs top quality when you only need it for 1 year? Bill has already repaired 2 chairs, 1 dishwasher, and cupboard door latches with the screwdrivers!