Cost of Living Comparison Between Bath and Portsmouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portsmouth are 0.3% higher than in Bath (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portsmouth are 10.4% lower than in Bath | |
| Rent Prices in Portsmouth are 29.1% lower than in Bath | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portsmouth are 14.0% lower than in Bath | |
| Groceries Prices in Portsmouth are 13.2% higher than in Bath | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portsmouth is 3.9% lower than in Bath | |
Restaurants | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.71 £ | 6.00 £ | -10.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.80 £ | 4.50 £ | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.99 £ | 4.35 £ | -12.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.04 £ | 3.55 £ | +16.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 £ | 1.73 £ | -7.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 £ | 1.26 £ | +13.7 % |
Markets | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.21 £ | 4.96 £ | +17.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 0.98 £ | -6.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 1.28 £ | +123.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.46 £ | 3.33 £ | +35.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 £ | 2.68 £ | -22.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 £ | 2.46 £ | -22.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.55 £ | 6.75 £ | +48.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 1.35 £ | +37.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.72 £ | +58.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.13 £ | -6.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.66 £ | +56.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.51 £ | +15.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.68 £ | +41.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.68 £ | 0.69 £ | +0.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.31 £ | +8.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.85 £ | 1.45 £ | -21.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 £ | 0.72 £ | -66.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.50 £ | -3.8 % |
Transportation | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 £ | 2.90 £ | +28.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 81.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -18.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 £ | 2.40 £ | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 2.27 £ | +2.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 £ | 13.80 £ | -23.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.61 £ | 5.56 £ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +8.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,398.00 £ | 29,186.67 £ | +36.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 260.04 £ | 230.00 £ | -11.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.40 £ | 11.25 £ | -1.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.44 £ | 29.25 £ | -0.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.33 £ | 23.83 £ | -39.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.50 £ | 13.25 £ | -1.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,166.67 £ | 1,036.00 £ | -11.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,000.00 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -6.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.78 £ | 65.00 £ | +3.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 21.25 £ | 33.33 £ | +56.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.92 £ | 63.75 £ | -17.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.59 £ | 101.67 £ | +23.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,066.67 £ | 900.07 £ | -15.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 650.00 £ | 757.50 £ | +16.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,433.33 £ | 1,406.74 £ | -42.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,033.33 £ | 1,317.62 £ | -35.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 495.48 £ | 418.06 £ | -15.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 322.06 £ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Bath Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,733.33 £ | 2,353.50 £ | -13.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.90 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | February 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 15 | 24 |
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