Cost of living in Milan, Italy vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£13) | £10 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (£4.24) | £4.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.05) | £0.73 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (£3.43) | £2.75 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (£1.75) | £1.92 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.39) | £5.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (£1.51) | £1.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (£1.15) | £0.81 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.32) | £2.16 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (£1.50) | £1.92 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (£0.96) | £0.74 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,758 (£1,508) | £1,367 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,085 (£931) | £832 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (£103) | £164 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (£1,042) | £1,029 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €772 (£662) | £915 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (£73) | £156 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (£295) | £340 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (£113) | £71 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (£4.01) | £5.36 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£75) | £49 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (£36) | £32 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£79) | £54 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (£106) | £55 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,398 (£21,794) | £22,837 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.24) | £1.23 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (£35) | £59 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (£18) | £13 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£7) | £2.90 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (£69) | £75 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (£5.08) | £2.74 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (£2.99) | £1.35 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (£2.51) | £2.57 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (£1.89) | £1.80 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (£1.57) | £1.49 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £11 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£33) | £23 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (£108) | £100 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (£62) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.05 (£1.76) | £2.65 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (£4.49) | £3.79 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 (£400) | £295 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €84 (£72) | £35 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.66 (£4.86) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 456 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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