Cost of Living Comparison Between Luton and Birmingham 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Birmingham are 3.8% higher than in Luton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Birmingham are 1.2% higher than in Luton | |
| Rent Prices in Birmingham are 4.3% lower than in Luton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Birmingham are 20.2% higher than in Luton | |
| Groceries Prices in Birmingham are 1.4% higher than in Luton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Birmingham is 20.6% higher than in Luton | |
Restaurants | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 £ | 4.50 £ | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 £ | 4.50 £ | +38.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.11 £ | 3.23 £ | +3.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 £ | 1.60 £ | +3.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.00 £ | 1.21 £ | +21.1 % |
Markets | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.54 £ | 4.77 £ | -13.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.12 £ | +27.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.81 £ | -26.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.50 £ | 2.71 £ | +8.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.27 £ | 2.80 £ | +23.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | 2.57 £ | -19.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.31 £ | 3.65 £ | -15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.89 £ | +67.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.62 £ | +41.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 0.69 £ | +1.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 0.81 £ | +18.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.54 £ | +8.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.49 £ | -2.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | 0.89 £ | +16.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.28 £ | 1.06 £ | -17.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 £ | 7.75 £ | +29.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.22 £ | 2.16 £ | -2.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 £ | 2.70 £ | -28.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.75 £ | 14.00 £ | +1.8 % |
Transportation | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.45 £ | +22.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 £ | 60.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 £ | 5.00 £ | +56.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 £ | 1.80 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 £ | 15.60 £ | +73.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.40 £ | 5.93 £ | +9.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,782.50 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +18.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,575.00 £ | 26,750.00 £ | +13.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 281.91 £ | 239.32 £ | -15.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.44 £ | 16.50 £ | +22.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.25 £ | 28.68 £ | -8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.00 £ | 27.54 £ | +10.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 10.50 £ | +5.0 % |
Childcare | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,312.50 £ | 1,189.92 £ | -9.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 35,000.00 £ | 14,833.33 £ | -57.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.43 £ | 60.24 £ | -10.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.50 £ | 26.67 £ | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.38 £ | 74.37 £ | -0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.50 £ | 72.50 £ | -17.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,012.50 £ | 966.67 £ | -4.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 850.00 £ | 766.67 £ | -9.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,500.00 £ | 1,743.75 £ | +16.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,466.67 £ | 1,144.55 £ | -22.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 362.32 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 278.71 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Luton Edit |
Birmingham Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,988.50 £ | 2,425.64 £ | +22.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.39 | 5.92 | +9.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 12 | 118 |
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