Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (€5.94) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (€3.95) | €4.12 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (€1.00) | €1.23 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (€2.90) | €4.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (€2.11) | €1.54 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (€5.16) | €4.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (€2.30) | €1.50 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€0.97) | €0.98 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (€2.36) | €1.30 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (€1.83) | €2.01 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (€1.17) | €0.62 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (€2,534) | €592 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 (€1,731) | €430 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (€139) | €121 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (€836) | €424 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (€687) | €315 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (€163) | €82 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (€23) | €20 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £337 (€379) | €379 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (€70) | €111 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (€80) | €78 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €22 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €80 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (€72) | €89 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (€24,640) | €20,726 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.36) | €1.58 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€66) | €30 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (€24) | €21 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (€3.49) | €3.14 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (€12) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (€155) | €31 | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (€3.94) | €3.64 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (€1.97) | €4.30 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (€5.53) | €3.74 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (€2.14) | €1.84 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (€1.76) | €2.07 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€38) | €26 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €15 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (€105) | €45 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (€85) | €45 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (€3.59) | €3.80 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (€3.83) | €3.87 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (€379) | €434 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.28) | €0.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€46) | €41 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €4.66 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 212 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,802 (£2,491) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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