Southampton

Port city and major transport hub. Affordable compared to other South East cities with improving economy and nightlife.

England - South East🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£1,200

per month

Median Salary

£30,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£900

1-Bedroom

£1,200

Shared 2-Bed

£660

Coliving

£780

Shared House

£540

Monthly Budget (on £1,960 take-home)

Income£1,960
Needs (housing, food, transport)£1,612(82%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£306(16%)
Savings£196(10%)
Remaining£-154

Most Affordable Areas

  • Shirley
  • Millbrook
  • Totton

Most Expensive Areas

  • Southampton City Centre
  • Bevois Mount
  • Highfield

About Southampton

  • Good value for South East
  • Major port city
  • Improving nightlife
  • Good transport connections

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£220

Dining Out

£130

Subscriptions

£36

Entertainment

£90

Personal Care

£50

Public Transport

£72

Similar Cities

Portsmouth

£1,350/mo

Bournemouth

£1,100/mo

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