Expected annual expenditure for different retirement living standards
| Minimum (Covers essential needs and small residual amount for non-essentials) | Moderate (More financial security and flexibility) | Comfortable (More financial freedom and some luxuries) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £12,800 | £23,300 | £37,300 |
| £14,300 (London) | £28,300 (London) | £40,900 (London) | |
| Couple | £19,900 | £34,000 | £54,500 |
| £22,400 (London) | £41,400 (London) | £56,500 (London) |
| Minimum | Moderate | Comfortable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £12,800 | £23,300 | £37,300 |
| £14,300 | £28,300 | £40,900 | |
| Couple | £19,900 | £34,000 | £54,500 |
| £22,400 | £41,400 | £56,500 |
Source(s): The PLSA