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Southampton travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Southampton

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Southampton for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Southampton compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Southampton in 2025 is 12% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Southampton in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Southampton by expense type

Restaurant budget in Southampton

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 34)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 44/person
($ 34 to $ 51)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.2 to $ 14)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 9.2)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 6.6)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.4/can
($ 2.7 to $ 4)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.7/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Southampton

1-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 59 to $ 619)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 51 to $ 587)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 59 to $ 1102)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 73 to $ 1035)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 124 to $ 779)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 138/month
($ 94 to $ 376)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 331/month
($ 65 to $ 1329)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 201/month
($ 77 to $ 769)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 160/month
($ 88 to $ 312)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 263/month
($ 72 to $ 1266)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Southampton

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 6.9)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 9.4/kg
($ 7.9 to $ 11)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Southampton

Bus ticket

$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.9)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.2
($ 4.2 to $ 4.2)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 38/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 90)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Southampton

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 12 to $ 20)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 23/hr
($ 14 to $ 20)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Southampton

Cigarettes

$ 20/pack
($ 19 to $ 24)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 112
($ 27 to $ 159)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 62
($ 40 to $ 80)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Southampton

$ 294
(fair price: $ 255)

Manchester → Southampton

$ 230
(fair price: $ 205)

Dublin → Southampton

$ 208
(fair price: $ 166)

London → Southampton

$ 293
(fair price: $ 237)

New York City → Southampton

$ 886
(fair price: $ 744)

Toronto → Southampton

$ 1002
(fair price: $ 829)

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