Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 13 different people.
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £10 | £10 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £6 | £5.65 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.37 | £4.17 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.99 | £0.73 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.86 | £2.75 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.28 | £1.92 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.47 | £5.41 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.94 | £1.89 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.85 | £0.81 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.71 | £2.16 | 21% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 | £7 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.86 | £1.92 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.84 | £0.74 | 13% |
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,644 | £1,367 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £849 | £832 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £193 | £164 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £965 | £1,029 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £609 | £915 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £139 | £156 | 11% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £18 | £19 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £319 | £340 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £66 | £71 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.66 | £5.36 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £11 | £10 | 8% |
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £79 | £49 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £28 | £32 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £62 | £54 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £64 | £55 | 17% |
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £17,813 | £22,837 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.21 | £1.23 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £44 | £59 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £13 | £13 | 3% |
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.90 | £2.90 | 34% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £7 | £9 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £77 | £75 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.07 | £2.74 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.42 | £1.35 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.10 | £2.57 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.43 | £1.80 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.24 | £1.49 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £12 | £11 | 14% |
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Southampton (United Kingdom) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £32 | £23 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £24 | £22 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £94 | £100 | 6% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £54 | £54 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 | £8 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £3.47 | £2.65 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.26 | £3.79 | 12% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £406 | £296 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.17 | £0.20 | 17% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £29 | £35 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £10 | £9 | 4% |
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