Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $13 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 ($4.68) | $4.42 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 ($1.41) | $0.59 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.86 ($3.98) | $2.17 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.28 ($1.78) | $3.69 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.47 ($8) | $5.97 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 ($2.70) | $3.05 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($1.18) | $1.38 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 ($2.38) | $3.58 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.78 ($2.48) | $2.29 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($1.26) | $1.98 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,801 ($2,508) | $1,637 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,197 ($1,667) | $1,036 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £138 ($192) | $160 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £981 ($1,367) | $1,072 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £609 ($848) | $727 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £131 ($182) | $82 | + 123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £17 ($24) | $43 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | £331 ($461) | $279 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($92) | $124 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.73 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $19 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £81 ($113) | $47 | + 140% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 ($41) | $43 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 ($94) | $75 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($88) | $113 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,216 ($23,974) | $24,220 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.69) | $0.60 | + 182% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £52 ($72) | $59 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($18) | $17 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.90 ($5.42) | $9 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £80 ($111) | $102 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 ($4.28) | $7 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 ($1.97) | $3.39 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.30 ($4.60) | $3.89 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.51 ($2.11) | $3.39 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.20 ($1.67) | $1.59 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($17) | $20 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 ($45) | $47 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £23 ($32) | $25 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 ($123) | $111 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 ($71) | $93 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 ($5.04) | $5.32 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 ($6) | $5.32 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £401 ($559) | $429 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 ($0.23) | $0.19 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 ($38) | $35 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($13) | $6 | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,637 (£4,048) in Southampton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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