- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Luton
- Aleppo
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Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 242% | |||
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Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 242% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (8,860 £) | 3,000 £ | + 195% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.29 (3,811 £) | 1,290 £ | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (2,471 £) | 750 £ | + 229% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (533 £) | 230 £ | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.58 (1,860 £) | 580 £ | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.67 (1,203 £) | 175 £ | + 588% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.07 (3,655 £) | 469 £ | + 680% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (1,362 £) | 244 £ | + 459% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.73 (530 £) | 133 £ | + 298% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (1,352 £) | 400 £ | + 238% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (5,048 £) | 2,500 £ | + 102% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.36 (980 £) | 370 £ | + 165% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (586 £) | 69 £ | + 747% | |
Housing | + 1011% | |||
Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 1011% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,327 (1,678,208 £) | 66,663 £ | + 2417% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 (1,190,140 £) | 34,410 £ | + 3359% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 (92,238 £) | 11,228 £ | + 721% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £649 (468,250 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1461% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £538 (388,113 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £54 (38,760 £) | 6,032 £ | + 543% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (15,864 £) | 6,657 £ | + 138% | |
40” flat screen TV | £337 (242,774 £) | 157,474 £ | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (42,065 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (5,202 £) | 1,200 £ | + 334% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (5,444 £) | 234 £ | + 2231% | |
Clothes | + 298% | |||
Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 298% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (50,846 £) | 4,941 £ | + 929% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (23,436 £) | 7,968 £ | + 194% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (49,716 £) | 10,675 £ | + 366% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (46,318 £) | 9,048 £ | + 412% | |
Transportation | + 230% | |||
Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 230% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,223 (16,025,278 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (853 £) | 155 £ | + 452% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (42,479 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1935% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (12,198 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 854% | |||
Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 854% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.57 (1,856 £) | 318 £ | + 484% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (8,383 £) | 1,074 £ | + 681% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £125 (90,139 £) | 1,030 £ | + 8655% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (1,511 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (1,174 £) | 625 £ | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (3,606 £) | 702 £ | + 414% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (1,397 £) | 300 £ | + 366% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (1,356 £) | 350 £ | + 287% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (6,606 £) | 434 £ | + 1421% | |
Entertainment | + 174% | |||
Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 174% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (25,028 £) | 3,000 £ | + 734% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (12,690 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £40 (28,844 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (45,900 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (4,800 £) | 400 £ | + 1100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 (2,017 £) | 244 £ | + 727% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.06 (2,209 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (80 £) | 7 £ | + 1048% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (30,211 £) | 3,000 £ | + 907% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (6,750 £) | 550 £ | + 1127% | |
TOTAL | + 355% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 355% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 928,820 £
(£1,288)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
204,000 £
in Aleppo.
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