Cost of living in Pensacola, Florida, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £10 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.40) | £6 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (£2.22) | £3.36 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (£0.66) | £1.01 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.34 (£1.69) | £2.86 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.58 (£2.58) | £1.28 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (£3.60) | £5.47 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (£2.33) | £1.94 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (£1.21) | £0.85 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (£2.05) | £1.71 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.71 (£1.23) | £1.78 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (£1.03) | £0.90 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,668 (£1,202) | £1,801 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,037 (£748) | £1,197 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (£153) | £138 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,192 (£859) | £981 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $868 (£626) | £609 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $180 (£130) | £131 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (£48) | £17 | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | $272 (£196) | £331 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (£71) | £66 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £5.73 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £11 | + 22% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£39) | £81 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (£41) | £29 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£60) | £67 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (£65) | £63 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,443 (£18,339) | £17,216 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (£0.46) | £1.21 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (£35) | £52 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.47) | £3.90 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (£22) | £7 | + 226% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (£60) | £80 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.91) | £3.07 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (£2.40) | £1.41 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.97 (£2.86) | £3.30 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (£2.06) | £1.51 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.11 (£0.80) | £1.20 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (£36) | £32 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £23 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $180 (£130) | £89 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (£57) | £51 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.39) | £7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 (£3.85) | £3.62 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.19 (£3.74) | £4.40 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (£319) | £401 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.64 (£0.46) | £0.17 | + 179% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (£32) | £27 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.93) | £9 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pensacola, Florida (United States) is 6% 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 £4,888 ($6,781) in Pensacola, Florida.
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