Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (€4.06) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (€1.03) | €0.98 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (€2.99) | €3.01 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (€2.17) | €2.11 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (€5.31) | €4.70 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (€2.37) | €2.55 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€1.00) | €1.65 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (€2.43) | €2.31 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (€1.89) | €2.05 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (€1.21) | €1.08 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (€2,608) | €1,240 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 (€1,782) | €922 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (€143) | €131 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (€860) | €779 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (€708) | €579 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £164 (€190) | €145 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €28 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £337 (€390) | €357 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (€72) | €107 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €31 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€81) | €85 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (€74) | €115 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (€25,368) | €21,529 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.40) | €1.37 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€68) | €32 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (€25) | €17 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (€3.59) | €5.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (€13) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (€159) | €24 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (€4.06) | €4.71 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (€2.03) | €4.25 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (€5.69) | €3.63 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (€2.20) | €1.71 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (€1.82) | €1.99 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€11) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€39) | €38 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €18 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (€109) | €87 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (€88) | €53 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (€3.69) | €2.65 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (€3.94) | €5.93 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (€390) | €407 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.29) | €0.15 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €52 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 136 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,299 (£3,712) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Bordeaux.
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