Cost of living in Pisa, Italy vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Pisa (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 (£4.20) | £3.36 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.01 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.11 (£2.70) | £2.86 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (£1.82) | £1.28 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (£10) | £5.47 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (£1.73) | £1.94 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (£1.00) | £0.85 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (£1.04) | £1.71 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.84) | £8 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (£1.56) | £1.78 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.87) | £0.90 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Pisa (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,093 (£950) | £1,801 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (£696) | £1,197 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (£102) | £138 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €626 (£544) | £981 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (£405) | £609 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €268 (£233) | £131 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£19) | £17 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 (£377) | £331 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (£74) | £66 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (£4.25) | £5.73 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Pisa (Italy) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (£76) | £81 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £29 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£75) | £67 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£104) | £63 | + 65% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Pisa (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,156 (£17,513) | £17,216 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.34) | £1.21 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£23) | £52 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Pisa (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (£11) | £3.90 | + 183% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (£84) | £80 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (£4.72) | £3.07 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (£2.77) | £1.41 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (£3.15) | £3.30 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (£2.00) | £1.51 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (£1.37) | £1.20 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Pisa (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £23 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (£29) | £89 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£49) | £51 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.33) | £7 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (£1.09) | £3.62 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (£3.72) | £4.40 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (£429) | £401 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£37) | £27 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (£4.35) | £9 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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