Cost of living in Parma, Italy vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £6 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 (£4.19) | £3.36 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.06) | £1.01 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (£2.90) | £2.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (£3.03) | £1.28 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (£7) | £5.47 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (£2.25) | £1.94 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (£1.31) | £0.85 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (£1.56) | £1.71 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (£2.19) | £1.78 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (£1.47) | £0.90 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 (£824) | £1,801 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €649 (£562) | £1,197 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (£164) | £138 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 (£481) | £981 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 (£377) | £609 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €169 (£147) | £131 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £17 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (£366) | £331 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£91) | £66 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (£4.70) | £5.73 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (£71) | £81 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£26) | £29 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£75) | £67 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (£111) | £63 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,833 (£18,061) | £17,216 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (£1.27) | £1.21 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £52 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (£25) | £13 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.90 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (£77) | £80 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (£4.23) | £3.07 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (£3.18) | £1.41 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (£2.73) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (£1.65) | £1.51 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (£1.57) | £1.20 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£15) | £12 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£30) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £23 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (£36) | £89 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (£54) | £51 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.95) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (£1.30) | £3.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (£3.62) | £4.40 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (£391) | £401 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (£49) | £27 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (£4.61) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 124 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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