Cost of living in Vicenza, Italy vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vicenza (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.65 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (£3.76) | £4.17 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (£1.10) | £0.73 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (£2.12) | £2.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (£1.71) | £1.92 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (£4.12) | £5.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (£1.71) | £1.89 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.26) | £0.81 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (£0.90) | £2.16 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.51 (£4.74) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.62) | £1.92 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (£0.93) | £0.74 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Vicenza (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €999 (£859) | £1,367 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 (£559) | £832 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €347 (£299) | £164 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €567 (£488) | £1,029 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 (£381) | £915 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €273 (£235) | £156 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £19 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (£339) | £340 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (£106) | £71 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.47 (£2.98) | £5.36 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vicenza (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (£83) | £49 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£82) | £54 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (£96) | £55 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Vicenza (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,708 (£22,123) | £22,837 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.25) | £1.23 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£32) | £59 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Vicenza (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £2.90 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €95 (£82) | £75 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.30) | £2.74 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (£2.36) | £1.35 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (£2.75) | £2.57 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 (£2.25) | £1.80 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (£1.35) | £1.49 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £11 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Vicenza (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £23 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£30) | £100 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (£50) | £54 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.39) | £8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 (£1.31) | £2.65 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (£3.59) | £3.79 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (£343) | £295 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.18) | £0.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£39) | £35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (£4.33) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 39 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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