Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€16) | €13 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.19 (€3.83) | €4.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (€1.08) | €1.42 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (€3.08) | €4.15 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.40 (€2.88) | €1.94 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.62 (€4.34) | €5.62 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (€2.16) | €1.75 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (€1.30) | €1.56 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (€2.06) | €1.58 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.39 (€2.87) | €2.26 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 (€1.33) | €1.49 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 122% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,578 (€3,094) | €1,114 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,926 (€2,311) | €675 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £127 (€153) | €191 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,761 (€2,113) | €638 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,197 (€1,437) | €484 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £76 (€91) | €100 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £208 (€250) | €438 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€100) | €122 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €4.73 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€15) | €9 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (€85) | €94 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (€37) | €34 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€82) | €89 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (€97) | €127 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 172% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,935 (€23,927) | €20,908 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (€1.54) | €1.52 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (€169) | €33 | + 414% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€31) | €20 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.57 (€3.09) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (€100) | €99 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (€3.31) | €5.09 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (€2.10) | €3.61 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.59 (€4.31) | €3.88 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.70 (€2.04) | €1.61 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (€1.89) | €2.34 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€16) | €19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (€39) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €16 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (€163) | €94 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€70) | €57 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (€3.53) | €1.41 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.06 (€6) | €4.40 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £400 (€480) | €444 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (€51) | €50 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €5.26 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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