Cost of living in Nantes, France vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Nantes (France) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£5.84) | £3.36 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (£1.02) | £1.01 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (£2.61) | £2.86 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (£2.00) | £1.28 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.27) | £5.47 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (£2.28) | £1.94 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (£1.32) | £0.85 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (£1.62) | £1.71 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.44) | £8 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (£1.92) | £1.78 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (£1.03) | £0.90 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Nantes (France) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,181 (£1,017) | £1,801 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (£758) | £1,197 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (£142) | £138 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €675 (£581) | £981 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (£448) | £609 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (£76) | £131 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £17 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (£363) | £331 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (£87) | £66 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £5.73 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 16% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (£82) | £81 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £29 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£82) | £67 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (£82) | £63 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,053 (£18,126) | £17,216 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (£1.08) | £1.21 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (£47) | £52 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £13 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.55 (£4.78) | £3.90 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£20) | £80 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (£3.92) | £3.07 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (£2.42) | £1.41 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (£2.93) | £3.30 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (£1.34) | £1.51 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (£1.75) | £1.20 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £12 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£16) | £23 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£43) | £89 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (£44) | £51 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (£2.16) | £3.62 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (£5.09) | £4.40 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (£391) | £401 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (£32) | £27 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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