Cost of living in Ravenna, Italy vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Ravenna (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.65 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (£3.91) | £4.17 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.05) | £0.73 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.33 (£2.87) | £2.75 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (£2.16) | £1.92 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £5.41 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (£1.66) | £1.89 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (£1.33) | £0.81 | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (£1.25) | £2.16 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.94) | £7 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (£1.52) | £1.92 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (£1.54) | £0.74 | + 108% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Ravenna (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (£860) | £1,367 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 (£659) | £832 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (£134) | £164 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €613 (£529) | £1,029 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €477 (£411) | £915 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (£73) | £156 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £19 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | €437 (£377) | £340 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €155 (£134) | £71 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.38 (£3.78) | £5.36 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Ravenna (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (£81) | £49 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£75) | £54 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (£89) | £55 | + 63% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Ravenna (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,261 (£20,054) | £22,837 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (£1.35) | £1.23 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (£29) | £59 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Ravenna (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £2.90 | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €89 (£77) | £75 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (£3.39) | £2.74 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (£2.25) | £1.35 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (£2.11) | £2.57 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (£1.19) | £1.80 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (£1.40) | £1.49 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £11 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Ravenna (Italy) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £23 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£16) | £22 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (£63) | £100 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (£52) | £54 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (£1.22) | £2.65 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.73 (£4.08) | £3.79 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (£403) | £295 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (£0.17) | £0.20 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£52) | £35 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (£4.57) | £9 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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