Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.36 ($4.58) | $3.57 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 ($1.38) | $1.76 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 ($3.89) | $3.34 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.28 ($1.74) | $4.54 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.47 ($7) | $4.57 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 ($2.64) | $5.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($1.16) | $3.01 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 ($2.33) | $1.73 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.78 ($2.43) | $1.38 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($1.23) | $2.04 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,801 ($2,455) | $1,480 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,197 ($1,632) | $925 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £138 ($188) | $160 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £981 ($1,338) | $751 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £589 ($803) | $526 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 ($164) | $122 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £17 ($23) | $42 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £331 ($452) | $358 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £72 ($99) | $92 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.73 ($8) | $6 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($14) | $16 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £81 ($110) | $45 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 ($40) | $50 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 ($92) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($86) | $90 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,216 ($23,467) | $25,348 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 ($1.65) | $0.75 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 ($71) | $33 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($18) | $19 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.90 ($5.31) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £80 ($108) | $38 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 ($4.19) | $5.84 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 ($1.93) | $3.56 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.30 ($4.50) | $4.19 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.51 ($2.06) | $3.00 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.20 ($1.64) | $2.31 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | $23 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 ($44) | $37 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 ($32) | $16 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 ($121) | $60 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 ($70) | $69 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 ($4.94) | $3.24 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 ($6.00) | $2.85 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £401 ($547) | $462 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 ($0.23) | $0.12 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 ($37) | $35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($13) | $9 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 550 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,684 (£4,170) in Southampton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in San Juan.
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