- Cost of Living
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- Southampton
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Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨791) | ₨500 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.17 (₨481) | ₨375 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (₨324) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (₨66) | ₨44 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.09 (₨288) | ₨50 | + 476% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.53 (₨142) | ₨33 | + 327% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (₨448) | ₨90 | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (₨177) | ₨99 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (₨83) | ₨43 | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.62 (₨151) | ₨165 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨770) | ₨300 | + 157% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (₨163) | ₨143 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.67 (₨63) | ₨38 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 221% | |||
Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 221% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (₨116,205) | ₨25,413 | + 357% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £785 (₨73,025) | ₨17,667 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (₨18,223) | ₨6,525 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (₨99,722) | ₨15,137 | + 559% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,029 (₨95,736) | ₨10,000 | + 857% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £114 (₨10,641) | ₨10,000 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (₨1,774) | ₨1,000 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | £350 (₨32,549) | ₨25,500 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £67 (₨6,271) | ₨6,000 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (₨513) | ₨150 | + 242% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (₨892) | ₨900 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (₨6,359) | ₨2,000 | + 218% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (₨2,420) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (₨5,296) | ₨4,000 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (₨5,028) | ₨4,000 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,870 (₨1,662,292) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (₨112) | ₨73 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (₨4,202) | ₨2,750 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (₨1,201) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 145% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (₨303) | ₨400 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (₨675) | ₨200 | + 238% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £53 (₨4,894) | ₨500 | + 879% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.84 (₨264) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 (₨130) | ₨80 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (₨256) | ₨160 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.41 (₨132) | ₨60 | + 119% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.13 (₨105) | ₨20 | + 427% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (₨1,013) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (₨2,480) | ₨385 | + 544% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (₨1,825) | ₨293 | + 524% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (₨8,243) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₨5,036) | ₨500 | + 907% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (₨603) | ₨245 | + 146% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (₨297) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.84 (₨357) | ₨1,000 | - 64% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £387 (₨36,011) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (₨15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (₨2,782) | ₨1,000 | + 178% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨749) | ₨120 | + 524% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,116
(£1,614)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨80,000
in Akola.
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