🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #117 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Southampton

Close to the United Kingdom average

Ranked #117 of 538 cities · More expensive than 78.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Southampton

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 714/mo ≈ $956 GBP 536/mo ≈ $717 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,243/mo ≈ $1,664 GBP 932/mo ≈ $1,248 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.2% Average
Rent
-0.6% Average
Groceries
-0.6% Average
Restaurants
+6.2% Average
Purchasing Power
-7.1% Average

Living in Southampton: What to Expect

Southampton is average by global standards (ranked #117 of 538 cities). It is 1.2% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,173 gross take home GBP 2,884/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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