Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 4% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Montpellier (France) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (£12) | £10 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 (£8) | £6 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.45 (£4.73) | £3.36 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.96 (£0.83) | £1.01 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.62 (£4.01) | £2.86 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.54 (£2.20) | £1.28 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €9 (£7) | £5.47 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.13 (£1.85) | £1.94 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.45 (£1.26) | £0.85 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.97 (£1.71) | £1.71 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (£7) | £8 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.97 (£1.71) | £1.78 | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.03 (£0.89) | £0.90 | 1% |
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,290 (£1,120) | £1,821 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €940 (£816) | £1,197 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €117 (£101) | £138 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €722 (£627) | £981 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €575 (£499) | £609 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €54 (£47) | £131 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €27 (£23) | £17 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €400 (£348) | £331 | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €142 (£124) | £66 | 88% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (£5.86) | £5.73 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (£10) | £11 | 5% |
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (£69) | £81 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 (£29) | £29 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (£70) | £67 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €98 (£85) | £63 | 35% |
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,490 (£21,260) | £17,216 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.21 | 0% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €48 (£42) | £52 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €26 (£23) | £13 | 73% |
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.61 (£4.87) | £3.90 | 25% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 (£9) | £7 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €24 (£21) | £80 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.71 (£4.09) | £3.07 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.34 (£3.77) | £1.41 | 167% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.60 (£3.13) | £3.30 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.05 (£1.78) | £1.51 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.56 (£2.22) | £1.20 | 85% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (£17) | £12 | 43% |
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 (£31) | £32 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €17 (£15) | £23 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €85 (£74) | £89 | 17% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €54 (£47) | £51 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (£9) | £7 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.84 (£3.33) | £3.62 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.28 (£4.58) | £4.40 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €507 (£440) | £401 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.48 (£0.42) | £0.17 | 153% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €38 (£33) | £27 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €8 (£7) | £9 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,744 (€6,616) in Montpellier.