Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (€10) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.23 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.69 (€3.24) | €4.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (€0.99) | €1.42 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (€3.03) | €4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 (€1.94) | €1.94 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.15 (€4.99) | €5.62 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (€2.28) | €1.75 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (€0.79) | €1.56 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (€1.88) | €1.58 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (€2.37) | €2.26 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.11) | €1.49 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (€1,175) | €1,114 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £628 (€756) | €675 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (€110) | €191 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £724 (€872) | €638 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £745 (€897) | €484 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (€99) | €100 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 (€433) | €438 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (€113) | €122 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (€5.71) | €4.73 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (€72) | €94 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€73) | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (€75) | €127 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (€23,384) | €20,908 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 (€1.56) | €1.52 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€53) | €33 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (€12) | €20 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.34 (€4.03) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (€114) | €99 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (€3.88) | €5.09 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (€2.12) | €3.61 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (€3.31) | €3.88 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€2.12) | €1.61 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (€1.51) | €2.34 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€11) | €19 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (€30) | €41 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €16 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (€89) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€70) | €57 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (€3.39) | €1.41 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.67 (€4.42) | €4.40 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £400 (€482) | €444 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (€0.29) | €0.18 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€40) | €50 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €5.26 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 268 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.205
EUR
/
GBP
Do you live in Verona? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Madrid is 96% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Da Nang is 64% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington
- Cost of living in Vienna is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Madrid is 41% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 5% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 28% more expensive than in Ramallah
- Cost of living in Santiago is 46% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Venice (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belfast (United Kingdom)
Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,154 (£2,618) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
Prices recently added
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Sarajevo costs 7KM (38 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Córdoba costs ARS $980 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Santiago costs CH$30,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Port Elizabeth costs R 55 (about 2 hours ago)
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Kampala costs 50,000 Shilling (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Cancún costs Mex$ 20 (about 3 hours ago)