Cost of Living Comparison Between Luton and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 35.8% higher than in Luton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 66.0% higher than in Luton | |
| Rent Prices in London are 128.8% higher than in Luton | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 55.8% higher than in Luton | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 26.9% higher than in Luton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 3.7% lower than in Luton | |
Restaurants | Luton Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 19.00 £ | +58.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +85.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +175.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.11 £ | 3.60 £ | +15.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 £ | 1.93 £ | +24.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.00 £ | 1.62 £ | +62.0 % |
Markets | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.54 £ | 4.93 £ | -10.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.40 £ | +58.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.90 £ | -19.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.50 £ | 3.30 £ | +31.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.27 £ | 3.48 £ | +53.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | 3.48 £ | +9.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.31 £ | 5.82 £ | +35.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 1.11 £ | +109.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.57 £ | +19.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 1.19 £ | +75.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 1.38 £ | +102.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.57 £ | +13.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.53 £ | +0.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | 0.93 £ | +20.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 £ | 1.27 £ | +2.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.22 £ | 2.08 £ | -6.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 £ | 2.44 £ | -35.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.75 £ | 15.00 £ | +9.1 % |
Transportation | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.85 £ | +42.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 £ | 200.00 £ | +142.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 £ | 4.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 3.13 £ | +73.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +233.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.40 £ | 5.73 £ | +6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,782.50 £ | 26,560.00 £ | +11.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,575.00 £ | 26,251.33 £ | +11.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 281.91 £ | 287.04 £ | +1.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.44 £ | 15.22 £ | +13.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.25 £ | 31.12 £ | -0.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.67 £ | 47.26 £ | +77.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.00 £ | 13.66 £ | +36.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,312.50 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +40.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +5.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.43 £ | 83.05 £ | +23.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.50 £ | 39.97 £ | +23.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.38 £ | 89.11 £ | +19.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.50 £ | 96.33 £ | +10.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,012.50 £ | 2,245.83 £ | +121.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 850.00 £ | 1,628.00 £ | +91.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,500.00 £ | 4,284.52 £ | +185.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,466.67 £ | 2,892.31 £ | +97.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 1,311.20 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 716.48 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Luton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,988.50 £ | 3,179.13 £ | +59.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.39 | 5.57 | +3.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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