Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 20% cheaper 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 113 prices entered by 13 different people.
Food in Bari (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
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Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
€13 (£12) | £10 | 17% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
€7 (£6) | £6 | 4% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
€3.69 (£3.21) | £3.37 | 5% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
€1.28 (£1.11) | £0.99 | 12% |
12 eggs, large | ||
€2.31 (£2.01) | £2.86 | 30% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
€1.36 (£1.19) | £1.28 | 7% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
€6 (£5.41) | £5.47 | 1% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
€1.44 (£1.25) | £1.94 | 35% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
€1.14 (£0.99) | £0.85 | 16% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
€1.32 (£1.15) | £1.71 | 33% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
€4.88 (£4.24) | £8 | 48% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
€1.77 (£1.54) | £1.86 | 17% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
€0.97 (£0.84) | £0.84 | 1% |
Housing in Bari (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
€763 (£663) | £1,644 | 60% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
€646 (£562) | £849 | 34% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
€110 (£96) | £193 | 50% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
€555 (£482) | £965 | 50% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
€393 (£342) | £609 | 44% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
€79 (£69) | £139 | 51% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
€27 (£23) | £18 | 28% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
€449 (£390) | £319 | 22% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
€114 (£99) | £66 | 51% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
€4.88 (£4.25) | £5.66 | 25% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
€8 (£7) | £11 | 32% |
Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
€83 (£72) | £79 | 8% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
€48 (£42) | £28 | 49% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
€90 (£79) | £62 | 26% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
€106 (£92) | £64 | 45% |
Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
€21,798 (£18,955) | £17,813 | 6% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
€1.55 (£1.34) | £1.21 | 11% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
€30 (£26) | £44 | 41% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
€13 (£12) | £13 | 13% |
Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
€8 (£7) | £3.90 | 79% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
€10 (£9) | £7 | 36% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
€84 (£73) | £77 | 5% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
€4.67 (£4.06) | £3.07 | 32% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
€3.15 (£2.74) | £1.42 | 93% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
€2.70 (£2.35) | £3.10 | 24% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
€1.61 (£1.40) | £1.43 | 2% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
€1.89 (£1.64) | £1.24 | 32% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
€15 (£13) | £12 | 10% |
Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
Bari (Italy) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
€30 (£26) | £32 | 18% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
€15 (£13) | £24 | 46% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
€103 (£90) | £94 | 4% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
€62 (£54) | £54 | 0% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
€6 (£5.27) | £7 | 25% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
€1.41 (£1.22) | £3.47 | 65% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
€4.07 (£3.54) | £4.26 | 17% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
€583 (£507) | £406 | 25% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
€0.16 (£0.14) | £0.17 | 18% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
€43 (£38) | £29 | 30% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
€5.03 (£4.37) | £10 | 55% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,300 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,260 (€4,899) in Bari.