Cost of living in Regensburg, Germany vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Regensburg (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (£3.18) | £3.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (£0.75) | £1.01 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (£2.01) | £2.86 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (£1.92) | £1.28 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (£3.06) | £5.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (£1.23) | £1.94 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (£0.93) | £0.85 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (£0.75) | £1.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (£1.59) | £1.78 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (£1.05) | £0.90 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Regensburg (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 (£1,002) | £1,801 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €906 (£778) | £1,197 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (£110) | £138 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €771 (£662) | £981 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 (£410) | £609 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (£106) | £131 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£19) | £17 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 (£459) | £331 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £5.73 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Regensburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (£62) | £81 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £29 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£68) | £67 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Regensburg (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,268 (£19,966) | £17,216 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.24) | £1.21 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£42) | £52 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (£13) | £13 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Regensburg (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.78) | £3.90 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £7 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (£68) | £80 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 (£2.98) | £3.07 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (£2.16) | £1.41 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.82 (£1.56) | £3.30 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (£0.99) | £1.51 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (£1.55) | £1.20 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £12 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Regensburg (Germany) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £23 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (£78) | £89 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (£36) | £51 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (£2.47) | £3.62 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (£2.74) | £4.40 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,200 (£1,030) | £401 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£40) | £27 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (£5.05) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Regensburg (Germany) is 14% 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 £4,488 (€5,230) in Regensburg.
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