Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.64) | £6 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (£3.62) | £3.37 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (£0.75) | £0.99 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.39 (£2.07) | £2.86 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (£1.96) | £1.28 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (£4.06) | £5.47 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (£1.89) | £1.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (£2.60) | £0.85 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (£0.73) | £1.71 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.84) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (£1.64) | £1.86 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (£1.07) | £0.84 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,272 (£1,101) | £1,644 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €823 (£713) | £849 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (£130) | £193 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 (£467) | £965 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €382 (£331) | £609 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (£93) | £139 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £18 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (£336) | £319 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (£101) | £66 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (£5.18) | £5.66 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £11 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£68) | £79 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (£35) | £28 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£77) | £62 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (£89) | £64 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,851 (£18,052) | £17,813 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (£1.18) | £1.21 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (£61) | £44 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.90 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (£46) | £77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.27 (£2.83) | £3.07 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.42 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (£1.96) | £3.10 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (£0.88) | £1.43 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (£1.01) | £1.24 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £12 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£23) | £32 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£19) | £24 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (£79) | £94 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£45) | £54 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (£2.99) | £3.47 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (£2.98) | £4.26 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (£417) | £406 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (£24) | £29 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (£4.87) | £10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,200 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,666 (€5,390) in Mannheim.
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