- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Southampton
- Hyderabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Southampton (United Kingdom) and Hyderabad (India)
| Food | 187% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 187% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £8.50 (₨711) | ₨133 | 433% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5 (₨418) | ₨163 | 156% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.38 (₨366) | ₨76 | 382% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (₨79) | ₨39 | 103% |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.50 (₨125) | ₨47 | 170% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.80 (₨151) | ₨19.17 | 686% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.38 (₨282) | ₨141 | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (₨151) | ₨116 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (₨98) | ₨39 | 151% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (₨134) | ₨79 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.00 (₨669) | ₨688 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (₨148) | ₨60 | 146% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1 (₨84) | ₨27 | 210% |
| Housing | 302% | ||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 302% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £925 (₨77,377) | ₨15,975 | 384% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (₨10,172) | ₨1,439 | 607% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £13.63 (₨1,140) | ₨981 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £433 (₨36,249) | ₨39,353 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £50 (₨4,183) | ₨5,333 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5 (₨418) | ₨182 | 130% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £6.50 (₨544) | ₨97 | 462% |
| Clothes | 70% | ||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £48 (₨4,036) | ₨2,025 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £24 (₨1,991) | ₨1,380 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £50 (₨4,183) | ₨2,330 | 80% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £50 (₨4,183) | ₨1,708 | 145% |
| Transportation | 246% | ||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 246% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (₨2,007,616) | ₨692,857 | 190% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.37 (₨114) | ₨75 | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £49 (₨4,099) | ₨625 | 556% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.54 (₨1,384) | ₨161 | 762% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £2.75 (₨230) | ₨87 | 166% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (₨176) | ₨249 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2 (₨167) | ₨133 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.30 (₨109) | ₨160 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (₨145) | ₨152 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (₨109) | ₨49 | 124% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9.80 (₨820) | ₨150 | 447% |
| Entertainment | 166% | ||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 166% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (₨1,840) | ₨696 | 164% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14.60 (₨1,221) | ₨300 | 308% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £85 (₨7,110) | ₨466 | 1424% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £51 (₨4,266) | ₨1,523 | 180% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £4.13 (₨345) | ₨298 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.30 (₨192) | ₨82 | 136% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.12 (₨261) | ₨130 | 101% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £70 (₨5,856) | ₨8,220 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (₨21) | ₨1 | 1991% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £31 (₨2,614) | ₨1,217 | 115% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.06 (₨591) | ₨112 | 427% |
| TOTAL | 208% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,166 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 208% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨192,321
(£2,299)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Hyderabad.