Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 (€5.89) | €8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 (€3.16) | €4.33 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€1.00) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.29 (€2.64) | €4.20 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 (€1.80) | €1.87 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 (€4.49) | €5.74 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.22) | €1.70 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (€0.75) | €1.39 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (€1.85) | €1.38 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (€2.27) | €2.27 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 (€0.99) | €1.03 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (€1,125) | €965 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 (€904) | €672 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (€106) | €178 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 (€835) | €630 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 (€862) | €483 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (€95) | €100 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | £359 (€415) | €431 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (€108) | €122 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (€5.46) | €4.99 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (€69) | €94 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (€73) | €130 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (€22,391) | €20,723 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (€1.48) | €1.45 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€50) | €34 | + 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (€12) | €20 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (€4.47) | €8 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (€109) | €99 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (€3.72) | €5.45 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (€2.03) | €3.61 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (€3.17) | €3.88 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€2.03) | €1.61 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (€1.45) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (€30) | €39 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €16 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€67) | €58 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 (€3.31) | €1.45 | + 128% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (€4.20) | €4.61 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (€479) | €447 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.29) | €0.18 | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (€37) | €48 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €5.29 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,126 (£2,710) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
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