Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.53) | £6 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (£2.65) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (£0.56) | £1.01 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (£1.87) | £2.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (£2.85) | £1.28 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.28) | £5.47 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (£2.70) | £1.94 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (£1.21) | £0.85 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (£2.08) | £1.71 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £8 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (£1.05) | £1.78 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (£1.40) | £0.90 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (£1,282) | £1,801 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (£940) | £1,197 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (£99) | £138 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (£832) | £981 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (£586) | £609 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (£50) | £131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (£28) | £17 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (£237) | £331 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£73) | £66 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £5.73 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £11 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £81 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (£44) | £29 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (£67) | £67 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£72) | £63 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (£16,635) | £17,216 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.43) | £1.21 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (£17) | £52 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£13) | £13 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (£3.64) | £3.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (£60) | £7 | + 812% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (£75) | £80 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (£4.16) | £3.07 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (£2.85) | £1.41 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (£3.88) | £3.30 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (£2.00) | £1.51 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (£1.54) | £1.20 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £23 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (£76) | £89 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (£48) | £51 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.23) | £3.62 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (£4.05) | £4.40 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (£309) | £401 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (£58) | £27 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (£4.24) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 137 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,991 ($6,950) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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