Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £10 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (£2.78) | £3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (£0.75) | £1.01 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 (£2.66) | £2.86 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.99 (£3.59) | £1.28 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.96) | £5.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (£2.43) | £1.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (£1.28) | £0.85 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (£1.90) | £1.71 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £8 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (£1.56) | £1.78 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (£1.81) | £0.90 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,053 (£1,474) | £1,801 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (£1,133) | £1,197 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (£138) | £138 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,629 (£1,170) | £981 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,214 (£872) | £609 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (£86) | £131 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (£38) | £17 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $336 (£241) | £331 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£90) | £66 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £5.73 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£19) | £11 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (£35) | £29 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (£61) | £67 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£74) | £63 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,610 (£18,391) | £17,216 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (£0.57) | £1.21 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (£67) | £52 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£15) | £13 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.72) | £3.90 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (£19) | £7 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (£83) | £80 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.41) | £3.07 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (£3.05) | £1.41 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.65) | £3.30 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (£3.11) | £1.51 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.17 (£1.56) | £1.20 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£14) | £12 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (£36) | £32 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£19) | £23 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (£118) | £89 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (£56) | £51 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (£3.60) | £3.62 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£4.90) | £4.40 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (£290) | £401 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (£0.21) | £0.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (£38) | £27 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,473 ($7,621) in Sacramento, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,900 in Southampton.
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