Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 | £8 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.56 | £5.80 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.42 | £3.56 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 | £0.86 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 | £2.33 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.09 | £1.58 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.25 | £5.77 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £1.49 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.71 | £0.72 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 | £2.19 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 | £8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 | £1.79 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 | £0.77 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,157 | £1,319 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,396 | £939 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £127 | £204 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £726 | £1,030 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,382 | £766 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 | £130 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 | £21 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £371 | £340 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 | £75 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £10 | £6 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 | £10 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 | £68 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 | £35 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 | £64 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 | £50 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,626 | £18,006 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.34 | £1.39 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 | £58 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 | £13 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.23 | £2.41 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £118 | £124 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.56 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.51 | £1.28 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 | £2.23 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 | £1.68 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 | £1.14 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 | £10 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 | £22 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 | £16 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 | £78 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 | £52 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 | £7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 | £2.85 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 | £3.62 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £492 | £324 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 | £0.37 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 | £21 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 | £11 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 28 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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