Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £10 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.25) | £6 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (£2.01) | £3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (£0.73) | £1.01 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (£1.40) | £2.86 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (£3.27) | £1.28 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (£4.04) | £5.47 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (£2.10) | £1.94 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (£1.12) | £0.85 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (£1.70) | £1.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (£1.34) | £1.78 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (£1.17) | £0.90 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,152 (£818) | £1,801 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $794 (£564) | £1,197 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (£140) | £138 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $713 (£506) | £981 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $547 (£388) | £609 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (£91) | £131 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (£36) | £17 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $387 (£275) | £331 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (£94) | £66 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.76) | £5.73 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $33 (£23) | £81 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£63) | £67 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (£63) | £63 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,919 (£14,147) | £17,216 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (£0.54) | £1.21 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (£25) | £52 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (£25) | £13 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.70 (£4.05) | £3.90 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (£48) | £80 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.21 (£3.70) | £3.07 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.79 (£1.98) | £1.41 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.11 (£2.21) | £3.30 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (£1.55) | £1.51 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (£1.02) | £1.20 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (£12) | £23 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (£77) | £89 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (£42) | £51 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£4.74) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (£2.72) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.67 (£2.60) | £4.40 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (£305) | £401 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.08 (£0.77) | £0.17 | + 365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (£19) | £27 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.40) | £9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,472 ($6,297) in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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