Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Naples (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (£9) | £10 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (£6) | £5.65 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.55 (£3.94) | £4.17 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.29 (£1.12) | £0.73 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.36 (£2.91) | £2.75 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.67 (£1.44) | £1.92 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.77 (£5.00) | £5.41 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.96 (£1.70) | £1.89 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.16 (£1.00) | £0.81 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.54 (£1.34) | £2.16 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (£5.94) | £7 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.78 (£1.55) | £1.92 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.96 (£0.83) | £0.74 | 12% |
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,255 (£1,087) | £1,367 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €716 (£620) | £832 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €129 (£111) | £164 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €735 (£637) | £1,029 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €483 (£418) | £915 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €90 (£78) | £156 | 50% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 (£20) | £19 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €459 (£398) | £340 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €107 (£93) | £71 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.39 (£3.80) | £5.36 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €8 (£7) | £10 | 33% |
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €64 (£55) | £49 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €24 (£21) | £32 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 (£70) | £54 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €79 (£68) | £55 | 25% |
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,093 (£18,269) | £22,837 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.46 (£1.27) | £1.23 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €35 (£30) | £59 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €12 (£10) | £13 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €6 (£5.28) | £2.90 | 82% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 (£7) | £9 | 18% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €75 (£65) | £75 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.26 (£2.82) | £2.74 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.97 (£3.44) | £1.35 | 154% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.57 (£2.23) | £2.57 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.80 (£1.56) | £1.80 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.49 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 (£14) | £11 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Naples (Italy) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €27 (£23) | £23 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (£13) | £22 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €60 (£52) | £100 | 48% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 (£44) | £54 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (£7) | £8 | 10% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.59 (£1.38) | £2.65 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.75 (£4.12) | £3.79 | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €409 (£354) | £296 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.20 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €45 (£39) | £35 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.37 (£4.65) | £9 | 50% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,955 (€3,411) in Naples.