Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £10 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.85) | £6 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (£2.86) | £3.36 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (£0.68) | £1.01 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.33 (£1.68) | £2.86 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (£2.82) | £1.28 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (£3.90) | £5.47 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (£2.15) | £1.94 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (£1.01) | £0.85 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (£1.56) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £8 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (£1.23) | £1.78 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (£1.21) | £0.90 | + 35% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,545 (£1,114) | £1,801 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $978 (£705) | £1,197 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (£116) | £138 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (£946) | £981 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $712 (£514) | £609 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (£70) | £131 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (£35) | £17 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen tv | $312 (£225) | £331 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£63) | £66 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £5.73 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (£28) | £81 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (£38) | £29 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (£58) | £67 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (£93) | £63 | + 49% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,879 (£17,211) | £17,216 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.40) | £1.21 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (£33) | £52 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £13 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (£4.14) | £3.90 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (£57) | £80 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.32 (£3.84) | £3.07 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (£2.19) | £1.41 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (£2.87) | £3.30 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (£1.89) | £1.51 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.36 (£0.98) | £1.20 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £23 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (£81) | £89 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (£37) | £51 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (£2.88) | £3.62 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (£3.87) | £4.40 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£311) | £401 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.26) | £0.17 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£37) | £27 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (£4.00) | £9 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,613 ($6,401) in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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