The cost of the Olympics is estimated at £9bn
(source:http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/24/london-2012-olympics-what-price-happiness)
The estimated number of individuals paying income tax is given as 30 million
(source: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/tax_receipts/table1-4.pdf)
Of course, everyone in the UK is actually a tax payer, and the population of the UK is estimated at 60 million
(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demography_of_the_United_Kingdom)
£9 billion divided by 60 million is £150 per UK citizen regardless of income
£9 billion divided by 30 million is £300 per UK income tax payer
This is of course before you pay for travel, accommodation, or tickets. Ticket prices for the 100m ranged from £50 to £725. Tickets for the opening ceremony were priced at £20.12, £150, £995, £1,600 and £2,012.
(Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/15/london-2012-olympics-ticket-prices)
Tickets to see Snow Patrol in Hyde Park are £66 (the neighbour of the beast)
(source: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/37004865CA397971?brand=uk_londonlive).
Enjoy the Games!
