Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (C$9) | C$12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (C$1.57) | C$2.43 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (C$4.55) | C$3.97 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (C$3.31) | C$2.82 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (C$3.61) | C$3.21 | + 12% | |
| 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$3.70) | C$3.29 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (C$2.88) | C$2.64 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.84) | C$2.63 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (C$3,973) | C$1,961 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 (C$2,714) | C$1,723 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (C$218) | C$209 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (C$1,310) | C$1,579 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (C$1,078) | C$1,147 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (C$255) | C$78 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$37) | C$64 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £337 (C$594) | C$464 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$110) | C$152 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$125) | C$72 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$59) | C$83 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$124) | C$122 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$113) | C$129 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (C$38,641) | C$21,915 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.13) | C$1.24 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$104) | C$67 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (C$38) | C$23 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (C$5.47) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$21 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (C$243) | C$103 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$3.09) | C$5.11 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.36) | C$5.33 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$60) | C$52 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$34) | C$26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (C$165) | C$124 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (C$134) | C$87 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$18) | C$9 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.62) | C$5.39 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (C$6) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (C$595) | C$610 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (C$0.44) | C$0.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$72) | C$54 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$12 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 141 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,585 (£4,300) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Kelowna.
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