Cost of living in Babylon, New York (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 15 different people.
| Food in Babylon, New York (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (£11) | £10 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (£5.66) | £6 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.49 (£2.52) | £3.37 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.97 (£0.70) | £0.99 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.78 (£2.01) | £2.86 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.93 (£2.84) | £1.28 | 122% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (£4.81) | £5.47 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 (£2.21) | £1.94 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.28 (£0.92) | £0.85 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.60 (£1.88) | £1.71 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (£11) | £8 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.20 (£1.59) | £1.86 | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 (£1.46) | £0.84 | 75% |
| Housing in Babylon, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,711 (£1,959) | £1,644 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,661 (£1,200) | £849 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $239 (£173) | £193 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,621 (£1,171) | £965 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,240 (£896) | £609 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $149 (£108) | £139 | 23% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $53 (£38) | £18 | 107% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $296 (£214) | £319 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $105 (£76) | £66 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (£5.24) | £5.66 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (£13) | £11 | 21% |
| Clothes in Babylon, New York (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (£33) | £79 | 58% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (£36) | £28 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (£62) | £62 | 0% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $111 (£80) | £64 | 27% |
| Transportation in Babylon, New York (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,269 (£15,368) | £17,813 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.71 (£0.51) | £1.21 | 58% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $327 (£237) | £44 | 434% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $26 (£19) | £13 | 40% |
| Personal Care in Babylon, New York (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (£5.39) | £3.90 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $24 (£18) | £7 | 165% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $134 (£97) | £77 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (£4.86) | £3.07 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.30 (£2.38) | £1.42 | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.29 (£3.10) | £3.10 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.63 (£2.62) | £1.43 | 83% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.56 (£1.12) | £1.24 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (£12) | £12 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Babylon, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $40 (£29) | £32 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 (£20) | £24 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $232 (£167) | £94 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $91 (£66) | £54 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (£9) | £7 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $6 (£4.69) | £3.47 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.63 (£3.34) | £4.26 | 21% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $427 (£308) | £406 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.40 (£0.29) | £0.17 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $35 (£25) | £29 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $11 (£8) | £10 | 15% |
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For example, you would need at least £8,660 ($11,985) in Babylon, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,300 in Southampton.