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The answer should correspond to the amount you spend usually in your home/residence country, so it will definitely be above zero.
The immigration officer will use this information to check the financial validity/credibility of your trip and visa application for the purpose stated (visitor).
For example, if you say you spend 2000 euros per month but your stated income is 800, it will raise a red flag.
If you say you spend 200 euros per month usually, but you also say that you plan to spend 4500 euros for a 7 day trip to the UK, it will raise a red flag (7 day expenses as high as 2 years worth of usual expenses).
Upvote:6
The question is aimed at understanding your financial situation in your home country. That is important, because it is one of the indicators of your intention to return there, and of your ability to support yourself while visiting the UK.
UKVI wants to know what you normally spend. Theyβll tie that up with your stated income, declared savings, and your bank statements. Theyβll also take it into account when assessing the affordability of the visit.
You donβt state how long you plan to stay in the UK. Remember that holding a visitor visa does not guarantee entry. Not having a fixed address to return to at the end of your stay is likely to be a red flag if you are asked about ties to your country of residence during a landing interview.