Cost of living in Babylon, New York, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Babylon, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.54) | £6 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (£2.47) | £3.36 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (£0.67) | £1.01 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.09 (£2.19) | £2.86 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (£2.80) | £1.28 | + 119% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.83) | £5.47 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (£2.19) | £1.94 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (£0.91) | £0.85 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (£1.95) | £1.71 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£11) | £8 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.32 (£1.64) | £1.78 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (£1.43) | £0.90 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Babylon, New York (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,755 (£1,950) | £1,801 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (£1,175) | £1,197 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (£169) | £138 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,621 (£1,147) | £981 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,240 (£878) | £609 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (£106) | £131 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (£37) | £17 | + 116% | |
40” flat screen tv | $296 (£209) | £331 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.13) | £5.73 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £11 | + 19% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Babylon, New York (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£33) | £81 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£35) | £29 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£61) | £67 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (£79) | £63 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 187% | |||
Transportation in Babylon, New York (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,269 (£15,053) | £17,216 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (£0.50) | £1.21 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $327 (£232) | £52 | + 347% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (£18) | £13 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Babylon, New York (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.28) | £3.90 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (£17) | £7 | + 160% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (£95) | £80 | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.76) | £3.07 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (£2.33) | £1.41 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (£3.03) | £3.30 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (£2.57) | £1.51 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (£1.10) | £1.20 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £12 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Babylon, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£28) | £32 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (£20) | £23 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (£164) | £89 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (£65) | £51 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (£4.60) | £3.62 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.63 (£3.28) | £4.40 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (£302) | £401 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (£0.28) | £0.17 | + 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (£25) | £27 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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