Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.34 (€3.85) | €4.33 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (€1.04) | €1.37 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.73 (€3.15) | €4.20 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (€2.19) | €1.87 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.34 (€5.01) | €5.74 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.31) | €1.70 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (€0.92) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (€2.22) | €1.38 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (€2.39) | €2.27 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (€1.24) | €1.03 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,574 (€2,969) | €965 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,782 (€2,056) | €672 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€181) | €178 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,843 (€2,126) | €630 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,307 (€1,508) | €483 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (€124) | €100 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (€364) | €431 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (€91) | €122 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.99 (€7) | €4.99 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €9 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £77 (€88) | €94 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€41) | €35 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€94) | €91 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £96 (€111) | €130 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 165% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (€24,057) | €20,723 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.36) | €1.45 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £144 (€166) | €34 | + 385% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€30) | €20 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (€4.08) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (€121) | €99 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (€4.25) | €5.45 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.15 (€2.48) | €3.61 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.71) | €3.88 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (€2.24) | €1.61 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.61 (€1.85) | €2.34 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (€19) | €19 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (€44) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (€30) | €16 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £185 (€213) | €94 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (€87) | €58 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.50 (€4.04) | €1.45 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (€7) | €4.61 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (€532) | €447 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (€65) | €48 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €5.29 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,910 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €5,031 (£4,362) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.
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