Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £10 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.71) | £6 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.73 (£2.64) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (£0.49) | £1.01 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (£1.88) | £2.86 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (£3.01) | £1.28 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (£3.84) | £5.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (£2.42) | £1.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (£1.06) | £0.85 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (£2.81) | £1.71 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (£1.30) | £1.78 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (£1.62) | £0.90 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,227 (£868) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $779 (£552) | £1,197 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (£104) | £138 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $985 (£697) | £981 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $727 (£515) | £609 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 (£96) | £131 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (£32) | £17 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (£227) | £331 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (£97) | £66 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£8) | £5.73 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£13) | £11 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£31) | £81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (£28) | £29 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (£87) | £63 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,601 (£14,579) | £17,216 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (£0.45) | £1.21 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (£34) | £52 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£12) | £13 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.61) | £3.90 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (£76) | £80 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.43) | £3.07 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (£2.03) | £1.41 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (£3.39) | £3.30 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (£2.35) | £1.51 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (£1.06) | £1.20 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £12 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£15) | £23 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (£71) | £89 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (£62) | £51 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.96) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.18 (£3.66) | £3.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.72 (£3.34) | £4.40 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (£302) | £401 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (£0.20) | £0.17 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (£23) | £27 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.66) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,800 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,737 ($6,694) in Louisville, Kentucky.
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