Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £11 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.95) | £6 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.17 (£3.39) | £4.37 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.77) | £1.06 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (£2.18) | £2.83 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.57 (£2.90) | £1.21 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (£4.29) | £5.18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (£2.54) | £2.07 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (£1.42) | £1.11 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (£2.02) | £1.39 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £8 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (£1.54) | £2.03 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (£1.26) | £1.04 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,744 (£1,414) | £1,191 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,090 (£884) | £1,176 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (£138) | £151 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,499 (£1,216) | £824 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $930 (£754) | £636 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (£80) | £123 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (£37) | £17 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (£240) | £308 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (£90) | £111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£10) | £11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $35 (£28) | £72 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (£43) | £34 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£64) | £82 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (£105) | £66 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,821 (£19,320) | £18,933 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (£0.53) | £1.51 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (£37) | £95 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£15) | £13 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.80 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (£87) | £69 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.25 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (£2.47) | £1.44 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (£3.23) | £3.39 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (£2.13) | £1.65 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (£1.44) | £1.43 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£14) | £12 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chattanooga, Tennessee | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (£28) | £37 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£19) | £20 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (£47) | £61 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.26 (£3.45) | £3.08 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (£4.09) | £4.68 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£41) | £33 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£5.14) | £11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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