Cost of living in Perugia, Italy vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perugia (Italy) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (£3.84) | £4.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.93) | £0.73 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.45 (£3.86) | £2.75 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (£1.52) | £1.92 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (£8) | £5.41 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (£1.49) | £1.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (£1.21) | £0.81 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (£0.95) | £2.16 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.88) | £7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (£1.61) | £1.92 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (£0.64) | £0.74 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Perugia (Italy) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €765 (£663) | £1,367 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €480 (£416) | £832 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (£124) | £164 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €466 (£404) | £1,029 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €357 (£310) | £915 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (£134) | £156 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £19 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (£336) | £340 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£88) | £71 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.89 (£3.37) | £5.36 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Perugia (Italy) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£70) | £49 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (£22) | £32 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£73) | £54 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (£77) | £55 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Perugia (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,383 (£19,404) | £22,837 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.33) | £1.23 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (£42) | £59 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (£27) | £13 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Perugia (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £2.90 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£64) | £75 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.99 (£5.19) | £2.74 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (£2.41) | £1.35 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (£2.08) | £2.57 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.63) | £1.80 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (£1.67) | £1.49 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £11 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Perugia (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £23 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £22 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (£49) | £100 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (£51) | £54 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.53 (£4.79) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (£1.46) | £2.65 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (£3.50) | £3.79 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €363 (£315) | £295 | + 7% | |
| 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 | €63 (£55) | £35 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (£4.41) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 110 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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