Cost of Living Comparison Between Southampton and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 37.2% higher than in Southampton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 65.2% higher than in Southampton | |
| Rent Prices in London are 120.9% higher than in Southampton | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 42.2% higher than in Southampton | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 22.8% higher than in Southampton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 15.0% lower than in Southampton | |
Restaurants | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.39 £ | 8.00 £ | +25.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.95 £ | 5.24 £ | +5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.21 £ | 3.62 £ | +12.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.98 £ | +23.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.52 £ | +30.7 % |
Markets | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.50 £ | 5.02 £ | +11.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.01 £ | 1.39 £ | +38.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.97 £ | +58.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.04 £ | 3.20 £ | +5.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.36 £ | 3.66 £ | +8.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.77 £ | 3.45 £ | +24.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.94 £ | 5.57 £ | +12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | 1.24 £ | +84.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.63 £ | +34.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 1.17 £ | +17.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.57 £ | +38.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.58 £ | +28.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.55 £ | +43.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 £ | 1.00 £ | +42.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.05 £ | 1.25 £ | +19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 £ | 1.95 £ | +10.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 £ | 2.40 £ | +30.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.65 £ | 15.00 £ | +18.6 % |
Transportation | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 52.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +284.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 4.50 £ | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.23 £ | 3.05 £ | +36.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 30.00 £ | +108.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.58 £ | 5.73 £ | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,070.00 £ | -0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 26,790.71 £ | +7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 234.28 £ | 295.56 £ | +26.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.25 £ | 15.22 £ | +35.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.23 £ | 30.73 £ | +8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.57 £ | 46.36 £ | +68.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.00 £ | 14.22 £ | +77.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.25 £ | 15.00 £ | +62.2 % |
Childcare | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,166.67 £ | 1,825.11 £ | +56.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,241.00 £ | 19,609.09 £ | +74.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.14 £ | 80.06 £ | +28.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.88 £ | 39.21 £ | +23.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.12 £ | 89.23 £ | +17.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 63.33 £ | 100.89 £ | +59.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,010.00 £ | 2,152.68 £ | +113.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 868.75 £ | 1,626.88 £ | +87.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,000.00 £ | 4,520.24 £ | +126.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,190.00 £ | 2,898.68 £ | +143.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 1,257.91 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.95 £ | 754.71 £ | +130.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Southampton Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,694.44 £ | 3,784.18 £ | +40.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.34 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |