Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (£12) | £10 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $11 (£8) | £6 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.71 (£2.68) | £3.37 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (£0.61) | £0.99 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.53 (£1.83) | £2.86 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.75 (£2.71) | £1.28 | 112% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.62 (£4.06) | £5.47 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.01 (£2.18) | £1.94 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.54 (£1.11) | £0.85 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.73 (£1.97) | £1.71 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (£11) | £8 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.86 (£1.34) | £1.86 | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.60 (£1.16) | £0.84 | 39% |
| Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,473 (£1,065) | £1,644 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $936 (£677) | £849 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $207 (£149) | £193 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,196 (£865) | £965 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $752 (£543) | £609 | 11% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $101 (£73) | £139 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $46 (£34) | £18 | 83% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $271 (£196) | £319 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $101 (£73) | £66 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (£4.82) | £5.66 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (£12) | £11 | 17% |
| Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $41 (£30) | £79 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $38 (£27) | £28 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $81 (£58) | £62 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $93 (£68) | £64 | 6% |
| Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,960 (£17,320) | £17,813 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.61 (£0.44) | £1.21 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $74 (£54) | £44 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $20 (£14) | £13 | 7% |
| Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (£5.25) | £3.90 | 35% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $15 (£11) | £7 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $84 (£61) | £77 | 21% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (£4.73) | £3.07 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.67 (£1.93) | £1.42 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.42 (£3.20) | £3.10 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.42 (£2.47) | £1.43 | 73% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.40 (£1.01) | £1.24 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (£10) | £12 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Buffalo, New York (United States) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $43 (£31) | £32 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $27 (£20) | £24 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $188 (£136) | £94 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $66 (£48) | £54 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (£7) | £7 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.79 (£2.74) | £3.47 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $6 (£4.39) | £4.26 | 3% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $434 (£314) | £406 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.18 (£0.13) | £0.17 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $28 (£20) | £29 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $12 (£9) | £10 | 12% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,629 ($6,404) in Buffalo, New York.