11 Nov Is it cheaper to go to the Pub than to stay at home to watch the World Cup?
This years World Cup will be different to any that have come before. To avoid the intense heat of the Middle East’s summer, the Qatar 2022 World Cup is to take place during the UK’s winter, meaning beer gardens and pubs aren’t likely options… or are they?
With increased energy prices and games taking place during the UK’s colder months, what does this mean for those tuning into the 2022 World Cup at home? And how does it compare to heading down to the local pub to watch the game?
The Cost of Watching One 2022 World Cup Game at home
During this year’s 2022 Qatar World Cup, energy prices are far higher than usual. Taking winter into account as the tournament will be played between 20th November–18th December, watching games at home will require heating for all fixtures and lighting for fixtures taking place at 4pm and 7pm. Therefore, the price of watching one game at home could cost an estimated £6.17 per game on energy costs alone (this figure is based on the assumption of tuning into 2 hours of football a day).
Below is a breakdown of the figures calculated:
2022 energy prices: Electricity pkWh: 34p / Gas pkWh: 10.3p
Electricity Standing Charge: | Gas Standing Charge | 2 Hours of TV (55″ LED TV, rated G) | 2 Hours of Lighting (10, 60kWh light bulbs): | 2 Hours of Heating (24kW gas boiler): |
46p | 28p | 7p | 41p | £4.94 |
Total energy cost per game = £6.17 (this figure is rounded up).
*Please note, these figures are only estimates based on price caps, default tariffs and estimated usage.
When coupled with the average cost of 2 cans of beer from a UK supermarket (£1.77 each), the cost of watching a World Cup game at home reaches a whopping £9.71 per game.
The Cost of Watching One 2022 World Cup Game at the Pub
With energy prices reaching record highs, one major advantage of watching the game at the pub is that you don’t have to pay any energy bills! With the average price of a pint in the UK sitting at £4.00, on average it’s £1.71 cheaper per game to watch a World Cup game at the pub with two pints that to watch it at home.
