Cost of Living Comparison Between Durham and Southampton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Southampton are 2.8% higher than in Durham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Southampton are 3.4% higher than in Durham | |
| Rent Prices in Southampton are 4.7% higher than in Durham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Southampton are 10.7% lower than in Durham | |
| Groceries Prices in Southampton are 6.5% higher than in Durham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Southampton is 34.8% higher than in Durham | |
Restaurants | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.50 £ | 11.47 £ | -20.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 55.00 £ | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.50 £ | 5.99 £ | -7.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.70 £ | 4.50 £ | +21.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 £ | 4.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.79 £ | 2.91 £ | +4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.53 £ | 1.56 £ | +1.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.05 £ | 1.18 £ | +12.2 % |
Markets | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 £ | 3.63 £ | -12.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 0.82 £ | -22.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | 0.70 £ | +8.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.67 £ | 1.78 £ | +7.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.89 £ | 2.56 £ | -11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.43 £ | 2.59 £ | +6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.51 £ | 5.29 £ | +110.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.63 £ | -34.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.55 £ | -20.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 0.64 £ | -16.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | 0.82 £ | +1.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.54 £ | +3.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.33 £ | -32.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.71 £ | 0.65 £ | -8.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 £ | 1.02 £ | +8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 6.25 £ | -21.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 £ | 1.73 £ | +4.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 £ | 2.00 £ | +3.6 % |
| 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) | 65.11 £ | 55.00 £ | -15.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.30 £ | 2.85 £ | +23.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 £ | 2.23 £ | +11.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.40 £ | 14.40 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.89 £ | 5.87 £ | -0.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 £ | 24,250.00 £ | +1.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,000.00 £ | 26,375.00 £ | +19.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 171.81 £ | 257.77 £ | +50.0 % |
| 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) | 31.33 £ | 34.12 £ | +8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.00 £ | 25.00 £ | -37.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.33 £ | 16.67 £ | +212.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.00 £ | 12.00 £ | +100.0 % |
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) | 51.25 £ | 75.00 £ | +46.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 20.50 £ | 30.83 £ | +50.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 55.83 £ | 67.50 £ | +20.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 59.88 £ | 81.43 £ | +36.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Durham Edit |
Southampton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 766.67 £ | 805.00 £ | +5.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 616.67 £ | 721.88 £ | +17.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,650.00 £ | 1,375.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 766.67 £ | 1,091.67 £ | +42.4 % |
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 | 4.00 | 5.25 | +31.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 13 | 38 |
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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 |