Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (C$1.58) | C$2.54 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (C$4.58) | C$3.95 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (C$3.33) | C$4.50 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (C$3.63) | C$3.70 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (C$1.53) | C$1.89 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (C$3.73) | C$4.03 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (C$2.89) | C$2.41 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.85) | C$2.59 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (C$3,996) | C$1,585 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 (C$2,730) | C$1,071 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (C$219) | C$229 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (C$1,318) | C$1,130 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (C$1,084) | C$843 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (C$257) | C$156 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$37) | C$79 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £337 (C$597) | C$377 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$111) | C$156 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$18 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$126) | C$72 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$59) | C$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$124) | C$118 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$114) | C$124 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (C$38,865) | C$26,886 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.15) | C$1.22 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$104) | C$63 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (C$39) | C$26 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (C$5.50) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$21 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (C$244) | C$75 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$3.11) | C$4.96 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (C$9) | C$5.31 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.38) | C$2.57 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (C$2.78) | C$2.73 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$60) | C$47 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$34) | C$27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (C$166) | C$131 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (C$135) | C$91 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$18) | C$8 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.66) | C$4.59 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (C$598) | C$757 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (C$0.44) | C$0.17 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$73) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,707 (£3,217) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,400 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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