Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (£3.19) | £3.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (£0.56) | £1.01 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (£2.44) | £2.86 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (£2.11) | £1.28 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (£3.60) | £5.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (£1.77) | £1.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (£1.31) | £0.85 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (£0.75) | £1.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (£4.98) | £8 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (£1.43) | £1.78 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (£1.01) | £0.90 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,251 (£1,085) | £1,801 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (£666) | £1,197 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (£133) | £138 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €699 (£606) | £981 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 (£427) | £609 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (£79) | £131 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £17 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €544 (£472) | £331 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (£131) | £66 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (£4.72) | £5.73 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (£64) | £81 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £29 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (£64) | £67 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (£92) | £63 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,157 (£17,475) | £17,216 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (£1.12) | £1.21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (£57) | £52 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.90 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (£84) | £80 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (£3.10) | £3.07 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (£2.57) | £1.41 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.86) | £3.30 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.51 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (£1.39) | £1.20 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (£61) | £89 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£39) | £51 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (£2.48) | £3.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (£2.88) | £4.40 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (£445) | £401 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£33) | £27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.20) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,461 (€5,146) in Hanover.
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