United Kingdom vs United Kingdom · 298 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallUnited Kingdom
single / month
| Expense | Birkenhead | Southampton | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.20 | $10.81 | Birkenhead |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.80 | $43.25 | Birkenhead |
| Cappuccino | $3.06 | $3.24 | Birkenhead |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $231 | $245 | Birkenhead |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.40 | $39.64 | Birkenhead |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $98.60 | $105 | Birkenhead |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.56 | $30.27 | Birkenhead |
| Fitness club membership | $28.56 | $30.27 | Birkenhead |
| Cinema ticket | $7.48 | $7.93 | Birkenhead |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $690 | $742 | Birkenhead |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $480 | $516 | Birkenhead |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,440 | $1,549 | Birkenhead |
| Total single-person budget | $1,160 | $1,237 | Birkenhead |
| Average net salary | $3,100 | $3,286 |
Birkenhead is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Birkenhead runs about $1,160 versus $1,237 in Southampton — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Southampton leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Birkenhead · Full cost of living in Southampton