Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £10 ($14) | $14 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £6 ($9) | $7 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.36 ($4.69) | $3.57 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £1.01 ($1.41) | $1.76 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.86 ($3.98) | $3.38 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.28 ($1.78) | $4.54 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.47 ($8) | $4.57 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.94 ($2.70) | $5.76 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.85 ($1.18) | $3.01 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.71 ($2.38) | $1.73 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 ($11) | $15 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.78 ($2.49) | $1.38 | 80% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.90 ($1.26) | $2.04 | 39% |
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,801 ($2,511) | $1,480 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,197 ($1,668) | $929 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £138 ($192) | $166 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £981 ($1,368) | $751 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £609 ($849) | $526 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £131 ($182) | $122 | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £17 ($24) | $42 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £331 ($462) | $358 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £66 ($92) | $92 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.73 ($8) | $6 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £11 ($15) | $16 | 10% |
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £81 ($113) | $45 | 152% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £29 ($41) | $50 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £67 ($94) | $86 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £63 ($88) | $90 | 3% |
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £17,216 ($23,999) | $25,348 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.21 ($1.69) | $0.75 | 125% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £52 ($72) | $33 | 122% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £13 ($18) | $19 | 1% |
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.90 ($5.43) | $6 | 15% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £7 ($9) | $12 | 26% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £80 ($111) | $38 | 189% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.07 ($4.28) | $5.84 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.41 ($1.97) | $3.56 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.30 ($4.60) | $4.19 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.51 ($2.11) | $3.00 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.20 ($1.67) | $2.31 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £12 ($17) | $23 | 28% |
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £32 ($45) | $37 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £23 ($32) | $16 | 105% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £89 ($123) | $60 | 106% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £51 ($71) | $69 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 ($9) | $8 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £3.62 ($5.05) | $3.24 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.40 ($6) | $2.85 | 115% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £401 ($560) | $462 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.17 ($0.23) | $0.12 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £27 ($38) | $35 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £9 ($13) | $9 | 41% |
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For example, you would need at least $6,196 (£4,445) in Southampton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.