Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.22) | £6 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (£3.11) | £3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (£0.63) | £1.01 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (£2.52) | £2.86 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (£3.00) | £1.28 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£5.84) | £5.47 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (£3.70) | £1.94 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (£1.41) | £0.85 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (£1.72) | £1.71 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (£1.44) | £1.78 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (£2.05) | £0.90 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,288 (£1,645) | £1,801 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,965 (£1,413) | £1,197 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (£126) | £138 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,549 (£1,114) | £981 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,282 (£922) | £609 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (£73) | £131 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (£40) | £17 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $391 (£281) | £331 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (£118) | £66 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £5.73 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£19) | £11 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (£24) | £29 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£59) | £67 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (£75) | £63 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,482 (£17,604) | £17,216 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (£0.50) | £1.21 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $108 (£78) | £52 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £13 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.91 (£4.25) | £3.90 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (£16) | £7 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (£69) | £80 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.78) | £3.07 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (£2.84) | £1.41 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.26) | £3.30 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (£2.19) | £1.51 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.20 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£18) | £12 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £23 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (£79) | £89 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (£47) | £51 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (£3.25) | £3.62 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.34 (£3.84) | £4.40 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£310) | £401 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (£57) | £27 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (£4.15) | £9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,565 ($9,130) in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,800 in Southampton.
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