Most UK pensioners leave so they don't have to pay heating bills.
According to insurance companies, the average retiree will live on $41 a week.
The UK government has announced that pensioners' heating allowances will be reduced by 25 % to $300.
Более половины британцев — пенсионеров имеющих право на получение пособия на зимнее отопление ( до 1951года рождения) живут во Франции, Испании и Кипре где традиционно теплее и пособие можно использовать на другие цели.
Distribution of median retiree income in dollars:
|
Income |
A week |
| Basic state pension |
158 |
| Heating allowance | 19 |
| Expenses |
A week |
| TV |
4,3 |
| Landline/mobile phone |
10,8 |
| Water |
12,3 |
| Gas and electricity |
35,6 |
| Food, toiletries and household items |
54,1 |
| Travel expenses |
15,5 |
| Home insurance |
3,5 |
| Residue |
41 |
Based on foreign press for ForTrader.org