Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (£12) | £10 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£6) | £6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (£3.23) | £3.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (£0.62) | £1.01 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (£2.56) | £2.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (£2.87) | £1.28 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.87) | £5.47 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (£2.27) | £1.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (£0.95) | £0.85 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (£1.82) | £1.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.78 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (£1.54) | £0.90 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (£2,378) | £1,801 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (£1,538) | £1,197 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (£120) | £138 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,414 (£1,733) | £981 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,614 (£1,159) | £609 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (£78) | £131 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (£51) | £17 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (£231) | £331 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£90) | £66 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £5.73 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£17) | £11 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (£37) | £81 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (£28) | £29 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (£66) | £67 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (£86) | £63 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (£16,845) | £17,216 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (£0.62) | £1.21 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (£52) | £52 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£11) | £13 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.95) | £3.90 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (£75) | £80 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (£5.66) | £3.07 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (£2.49) | £1.41 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.38) | £3.30 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (£2.69) | £1.51 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (£1.11) | £1.20 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£17) | £12 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (£21) | £23 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (£200) | £89 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (£67) | £51 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (£3.54) | £3.62 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (£5.97) | £4.40 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (£282) | £401 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (£0.42) | £0.17 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (£39) | £27 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,093 ($8,485) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,000 in Southampton.
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