Cost of living in Bonn, Germany vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Bonn (Germany) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (£3.29) | £3.36 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (£0.85) | £1.01 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (£2.17) | £2.86 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (£1.88) | £1.28 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.88 (£2.48) | £5.47 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (£2.15) | £1.94 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (£1.40) | £0.85 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.78) | £1.71 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.46) | £8 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (£1.68) | £1.78 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (£1.44) | £0.90 | + 60% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Bonn (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,274 (£1,097) | £1,801 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €972 (£838) | £1,197 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (£188) | £138 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €785 (£676) | £981 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €465 (£401) | £609 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (£93) | £131 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £17 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €536 (£462) | £331 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£94) | £66 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.92 (£4.24) | £5.73 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £11 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Bonn (Germany) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €56 (£48) | £81 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£34) | £29 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (£91) | £67 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (£109) | £63 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Bonn (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,202 (£18,268) | £17,216 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (£1.14) | £1.21 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (£71) | £52 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Bonn (Germany) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (£9) | £3.90 | + 137% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (£52) | £80 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.30 (£2.85) | £3.07 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (£1.74) | £1.41 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (£2.43) | £3.30 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (£1.76) | £1.51 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (£1.57) | £1.20 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £12 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Bonn (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (£91) | £89 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£45) | £51 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (£2.32) | £3.62 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.91 (£1.64) | £4.40 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (£396) | £401 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (£25) | £27 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (£4.81) | £9 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,546 (€6,436) in Bonn.
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