Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($15) | $13 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 ($7) | $8 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 ($4.94) | $4.42 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 ($1.26) | $0.59 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.58 ($3.63) | $2.17 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 ($2.64) | $3.69 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 ($6) | $5.97 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 ($2.88) | $3.05 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 ($1.22) | $1.38 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 ($2.96) | $3.58 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 ($2.30) | $2.29 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 ($1.47) | $1.98 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 ($3,171) | $1,637 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 ($2,167) | $1,036 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 ($174) | $160 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 ($1,046) | $1,072 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 ($860) | $727 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 ($204) | $82 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 ($29) | $43 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | £337 ($474) | $279 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 ($88) | $124 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($10) | $10 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 ($100) | $47 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($47) | $43 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 ($99) | $75 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 ($90) | $113 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 ($30,843) | $24,220 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.70) | $0.60 | + 185% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 ($83) | $59 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 ($31) | $17 | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 ($4.36) | $9 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 ($15) | $22 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 ($194) | $102 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 ($4.93) | $7 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 ($2.47) | $3.39 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 ($7) | $3.89 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 ($2.68) | $3.39 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 ($2.21) | $1.59 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 ($13) | $20 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 ($48) | $47 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($27) | $25 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 ($132) | $111 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 ($107) | $93 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($14) | $9 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 ($4.49) | $5.32 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 ($4.80) | $5.32 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 ($475) | $429 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 ($0.35) | $0.19 | + 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 ($58) | $35 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($14) | $6 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,998 (£4,260) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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