Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €5.45 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 (€3.89) | €3.75 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (€1.17) | €1.23 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (€3.31) | €3.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.28 (€1.48) | €1.35 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.47 (€6) | €4.12 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.24) | €1.36 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.98) | €0.68 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (€1.98) | €1.14 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.78 (€2.06) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.04) | €0.90 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 158% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,801 (€2,085) | €426 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,197 (€1,386) | €302 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £138 (€160) | €122 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £981 (€1,136) | €316 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £609 (€705) | €245 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £131 (€151) | €94 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £17 (€20) | €21 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £331 (€384) | €351 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (€76) | €71 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.73 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €5.67 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £81 (€94) | €83 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (€34) | €40 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€78) | €70 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (€73) | €71 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,216 (€19,930) | €23,202 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.40) | €1.57 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (€60) | €39 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.90 (€4.51) | €3.23 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | €5.59 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€92) | €32 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 (€3.56) | €3.88 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (€1.64) | €3.80 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.30 (€3.82) | €3.50 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.51 (€1.75) | €1.53 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.20 (€1.39) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (€37) | €22 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €15 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (€103) | €38 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (€59) | €46 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (€4.19) | €3.40 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 (€5.09) | €3.22 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £401 (€465) | €792 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (€31) | €38 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€11) | €4.08 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 87 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,998 (£1,726) in Southampton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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