Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €9 (£8) | £10 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (£5.65) | £6 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.18 (£3.63) | £3.36 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.87 (£0.75) | £1.01 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.39 (£2.08) | £2.86 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.27 (£1.97) | £1.28 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.69 (£4.07) | £5.47 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.18 (£1.89) | £1.94 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €3.00 (£2.61) | £0.85 | 207% |
| 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 (£5.86) | £8 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.90 (£1.65) | £1.78 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.23 (£1.07) | £0.90 | 19% |
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,272 (£1,104) | £1,821 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €823 (£714) | £1,197 | 40% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €150 (£130) | £138 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €540 (£469) | £981 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €382 (£332) | £609 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €108 (£93) | £131 | 29% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (£21) | £17 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €388 (£337) | £331 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €116 (£101) | £66 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.98 (£5.19) | £5.73 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (£10) | £11 | 5% |
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (£68) | £81 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €40 (£35) | £29 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €89 (£77) | £67 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €102 (£89) | £63 | 41% |
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,851 (£18,102) | £17,216 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.37 (£1.19) | £1.21 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €71 (£62) | £52 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 (£15) | £13 | 12% |
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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) | £80 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.27 (£2.84) | £3.07 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.41 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.26 (£1.96) | £3.30 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.02 (£0.89) | £1.51 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.17 (£1.02) | £1.20 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €19 (£16) | £12 | 36% |
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Mannheim (Germany) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €27 (£23) | £32 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (£19) | £23 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €92 (£79) | £89 | 10% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €52 (£45) | £51 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (£7) | £7 | 10% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.46 (£3.00) | £3.62 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.44 (£2.99) | £4.40 | 32% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €482 (£419) | £401 | 4% |
| 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) | £27 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.62 (£4.88) | £9 | 48% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,444 (€5,119) in Mannheim.