Cost of Living Comparison Between Durham and Southampton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Southampton are 3.9% higher than in Durham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Southampton are 1.3% higher than in Durham | |
| Rent Prices in Southampton are 4.6% lower than in Durham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Southampton are 6.2% lower than in Durham | |
| Groceries Prices in Southampton are 8.4% higher than in Durham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Southampton is 37.6% higher than in Durham | |
Restaurants | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -7.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 52.50 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 6.00 £ | -7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.70 £ | 4.00 £ | +8.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.75 £ | 4.47 £ | +19.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.75 £ | 2.94 £ | +6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 £ | 1.43 £ | -13.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.18 £ | +11.4 % |
Markets | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.00 £ | 3.63 £ | -9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 0.82 £ | -20.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.70 £ | +14.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.73 £ | 1.96 £ | +12.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.89 £ | 2.56 £ | -11.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.55 £ | 2.63 £ | +2.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.51 £ | 5.29 £ | +110.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.58 £ | -36.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.51 £ | -26.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 0.64 £ | -16.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | 0.82 £ | +1.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.51 £ | +13.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | 0.33 £ | -14.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.73 £ | 0.65 £ | -11.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 £ | 1.02 £ | +8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 6.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 £ | 2.23 £ | +34.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 £ | 2.00 £ | +5.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 £ | 12.50 £ | +13.6 % |
Transportation | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 £ | 2.00 £ | -60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.22 £ | 55.00 £ | -15.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 2.85 £ | +18.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.75 £ | 2.23 £ | +27.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 14.40 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.86 £ | 5.88 £ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,845.00 £ | 24,250.00 £ | -9.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,666.67 £ | 26,375.00 £ | +16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 181.33 £ | 271.11 £ | +49.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 £ | 0.03 £ | -25.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.67 £ | 31.38 £ | +17.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.00 £ | 25.50 £ | -36.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.33 £ | 16.67 £ | +212.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 975.00 £ | 1,100.00 £ | +12.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,000.00 £ | 24,000.00 £ | +20.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 50.67 £ | 68.57 £ | +35.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 20.50 £ | 35.00 £ | +70.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 60.62 £ | 80.00 £ | +32.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 59.88 £ | 86.43 £ | +44.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,000.00 £ | 820.42 £ | -18.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 616.67 £ | 719.44 £ | +16.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,650.00 £ | 1,333.33 £ | -19.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 916.67 £ | 1,087.50 £ | +18.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 371.61 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 327.95 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,613.33 £ | 2,247.44 £ | +39.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 5.25 | +26.0 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 16 | 45 |
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| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 18.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shotton | 20.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Darlington | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees | 24.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 30.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kilburn, North Yorkshire | 57.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newham | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harrogate | 65.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlisle | 70.11 miles |
Cities near Southampton: | Cost of Living in Portsmouth | 19.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 31.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 32.56 miles |
| 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 |