- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Syria
- Luton
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 205% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (7,074 £) | 3,000 £ | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.17 (3,514 £) | 1,290 £ | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (2,380 £) | 750 £ | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (503 £) | 230 £ | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.46 (1,672 £) | 580 £ | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.70 (1,158 £) | 175 £ | + 562% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (3,456 £) | 469 £ | + 637% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (1,210 £) | 244 £ | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (669 £) | 133 £ | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (1,276 £) | 400 £ | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (4,989 £) | 2,500 £ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.43 (976 £) | 370 £ | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (553 £) | 69 £ | + 699% | |
| Housing | + 1085% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 1085% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,265 (1,541,097 £) | 66,663 £ | + 2212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,989 (1,353,092 £) | 34,410 £ | + 3832% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (127,854 £) | 11,228 £ | + 1039% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £619 (421,342 £) | 31,198 £ | + 1251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £617 (419,761 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2441% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £48 (32,466 £) | 6,032 £ | + 438% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (14,456 £) | 6,657 £ | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £345 (234,613 £) | 157,474 £ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (54,410 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (5,286 £) | 1,200 £ | + 340% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (5,457 £) | 234 £ | + 2236% | |
| Clothes | + 309% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 309% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (47,726 £) | 4,941 £ | + 866% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £39 (26,830 £) | 7,968 £ | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (35,562 £) | 10,675 £ | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (42,023 £) | 9,048 £ | + 364% | |
| Transportation | + 287% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 287% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,297 (15,167,839 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (775 £) | 155 £ | + 401% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (40,073 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1820% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (11,508 £) | 1,303 £ | + 783% | |
| Personal Care | + 728% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 728% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (2,637 £) | 318 £ | + 729% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (7,908 £) | 1,074 £ | + 637% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £125 (85,033 £) | 1,030 £ | + 8159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (1,426 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.04 (707 £) | 625 £ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.39 (2,305 £) | 702 £ | + 229% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (1,356 £) | 300 £ | + 352% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.94 (1,317 £) | 350 £ | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (5,587 £) | 434 £ | + 1186% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 220% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £42 (28,565 £) | 3,000 £ | + 852% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (12,245 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £40 (27,211 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £100 (67,824 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (5,429 £) | 400 £ | + 1257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.63 (1,792 £) | 244 £ | + 635% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (2,687 £) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (113 £) | 7 £ | + 1520% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (38,452 £) | 3,000 £ | + 1182% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (6,839 £) | 550 £ | + 1143% | |
| TOTAL | + 383% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 383% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 951,960 £
(£1,399)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
197,000 £
in Aleppo.
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