Cost of living in Vicenza, Italy vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Vicenza (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (£3.78) | £3.36 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (£1.11) | £1.01 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.47 (£2.13) | £2.86 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (£1.72) | £1.28 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (£4.14) | £5.47 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (£1.72) | £1.94 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.26) | £0.85 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (£0.90) | £1.71 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.51 (£4.77) | £8 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.63) | £1.78 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (£0.93) | £0.90 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Vicenza (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €999 (£864) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 (£562) | £1,197 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €347 (£300) | £138 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €567 (£491) | £981 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 (£383) | £609 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €273 (£236) | £131 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £17 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €394 (£341) | £331 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (£107) | £66 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.47 (£3.00) | £5.73 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Vicenza (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (£83) | £81 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £29 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £67 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (£97) | £63 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Vicenza (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,708 (£22,241) | £17,216 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.26) | £1.21 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£33) | £52 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Vicenza (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.90 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €95 (£82) | £80 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.33) | £3.07 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (£2.38) | £1.41 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (£2.77) | £3.30 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 (£2.26) | £1.51 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (£1.36) | £1.20 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £12 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Vicenza (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £23 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£30) | £89 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (£50) | £51 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.42) | £7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 (£1.31) | £3.62 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (£3.61) | £4.40 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (£345) | £401 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.18) | £0.17 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£39) | £27 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (£4.35) | £9 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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