Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.75) | £6 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (£2.04) | £3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (£0.48) | £1.01 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (£1.49) | £2.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.32 (£3.12) | £1.28 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (£3.20) | £5.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (£2.63) | £1.94 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (£1.50) | £0.85 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (£2.06) | £1.71 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (£1.41) | £1.78 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (£1.59) | £0.90 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,076 (£1,496) | £1,801 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,305 (£941) | £1,197 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (£160) | £138 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,444 (£1,041) | £981 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $910 (£656) | £609 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (£91) | £131 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (£32) | £17 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (£219) | £331 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (£106) | £66 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £5.73 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£14) | £11 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (£32) | £81 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (£23) | £29 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£57) | £67 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (£68) | £63 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,975 (£16,560) | £17,216 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (£0.44) | £1.21 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (£41) | £52 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.90 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (£62) | £80 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.60) | £3.07 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (£2.54) | £1.41 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (£3.11) | £3.30 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (£2.34) | £1.51 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (£1.24) | £1.20 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£14) | £12 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (£151) | £89 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (£47) | £51 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (£3.45) | £3.62 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (£3.79) | £4.40 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (£309) | £401 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (£19) | £27 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.84) | £9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,300 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,933 ($6,844) in Detroit, Michigan.
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