Syrian refugees could cost £23k each in first year — It will cost around £10,720 to take in a refugee under the age of three, while youths between the age of five and 18 will cost approximately £16,220, the document suggests. The government will fund £12,700 per refugee for benefits and £2,200 for medical costs, as well as giving each local council £8,520 for each individual they take in : RT UK

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