Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 15% cheaper than in 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) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.28 (£4.71) | £4.37 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (£1.23) | £1.06 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (£3.09) | £2.83 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (£2.19) | £1.21 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.95) | £5.18 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (£2.49) | £2.07 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (£1.61) | £1.11 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (£1.57) | £1.39 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.64) | £8 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (£1.98) | £2.03 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (£1.11) | £1.04 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,278 (£1,139) | £1,191 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (£757) | £1,176 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (£149) | £151 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €675 (£601) | £824 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €506 (£451) | £636 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (£81) | £123 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £17 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €412 (£367) | £308 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£93) | £111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (£91) | £72 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £82 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£86) | £66 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 35% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,876 (£19,496) | £18,933 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (£1.16) | £1.51 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (£49) | £95 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £13 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (£5.13) | £3.80 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £69 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.25 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.44 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (£2.95) | £3.39 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (£1.36) | £1.65 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (£1.81) | £1.43 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£17) | £12 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Nantes | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£29) | £37 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£16) | £20 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (£47) | £61 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (£2.20) | £3.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.57) | £4.68 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (£399) | £420 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.21) | £0.14 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£34) | £33 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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