Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £11 (€13) | €13 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £6 (€7) | €8 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.41 (€3.94) | €4.33 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.94 (€1.08) | €1.37 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.85 (€3.29) | €4.20 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.87 (€2.16) | €1.87 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.36 (€5.03) | €5.74 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.99 (€2.30) | €1.70 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.78 (€0.90) | €1.39 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.80 (€2.08) | €1.38 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £10 (€11) | €7 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £2.03 (€2.35) | €2.27 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £1.08 (€1.25) | €1.03 | 22% |
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £2,501 (€2,889) | €965 | 199% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,805 (€2,085) | €672 | 210% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £143 (€165) | €178 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,807 (€2,087) | €630 | 231% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,289 (€1,488) | €483 | 208% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £85 (€98) | €100 | 2% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £22 (€25) | €24 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £317 (€366) | €431 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £83 (€96) | €122 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £6 (€7) | €4.99 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £13 (€15) | €9 | 67% |
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £80 (€93) | €94 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £36 (€42) | €35 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £84 (€97) | €91 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £92 (€106) | €130 | 18% |
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 168% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £20,856 (€24,090) | €20,723 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.19 (€1.38) | €1.45 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £146 (€169) | €34 | 393% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £26 (€30) | €20 | 47% |
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.54 (€4.09) | €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, ...) | ||
| £3.60 (€4.16) | €5.45 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £2.05 (€2.37) | €3.61 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.94 (€4.56) | €3.88 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.93 (€2.23) | €1.61 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.70 (€1.96) | €2.34 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £18 (€21) | €19 | 12% |
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| London (United Kingdom) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £38 (€44) | €39 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £26 (€30) | €16 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £208 (€240) | €94 | 157% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £73 (€85) | €58 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £12 (€14) | €7 | 88% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £3.56 (€4.11) | €1.45 | 182% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £5.68 (€7) | €4.61 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £432 (€498) | €447 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.35 (€0.40) | €0.18 | 125% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £52 (€60) | €48 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £12 (€14) | €5.29 | 167% |
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For example, you would need at least €5,089 (£4,406) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.