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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Mabel Banfield-Nwachi and Rupert Jones

REVEALED: It is a lot cheaper for couples single people feel penalised on prices | Rare Historical Photos

Calvin Kern
Calvin Kern says: ‘As a couple, you can share even small things like the Netflix subscription or Amazon Prime.’ Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

A few days ago, the Guardian published a reader callout asking how much it costs to be single in the UK. We wanted to know how much single people pay for various things – from housing costs and bills to holidays and entertainment – and if they feel they are being penalised or are losing out financially when compared with couples or families.

It clearly touched a nerve: scores of readers got in touch, with many saying this was an issue they felt really strongly about.

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