Cost of Living in Southampton
Summary of cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,080.0 (£3,024.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,174.9 (£870.8), excluding rent.
- Southampton is 0.9% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Southampton is, on average, 1.0% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £9.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.92 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.34 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.72 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.47 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.15 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £1.01 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.34 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.31 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.28 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £4.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.59 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £0.97 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.18 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.62 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.53 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £0.93 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.34 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.32 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.20 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.58 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £16.20 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.30 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £64.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.20 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.41 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £24.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.53 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,592.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £246.25 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £22.15 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £40.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £31.52 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £11.20 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £12.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,200.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £13,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £78.48 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £38.87 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £76.57 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £99.34 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,143.75 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £900.40 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,813.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,432.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £411.45 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £380.90 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,500.02 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.96 | |
Prices in Southampton
This city had 360 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 9 July 2026
Last update: 9 July 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Camberley | 47.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 48.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 51.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 62.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 62.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 64.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 65.23 miles |
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