Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €13 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.65 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (€4.83) | €4.33 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (€0.84) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.75 (€3.18) | €4.20 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.22) | €1.87 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.41 (€6) | €5.74 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (€2.19) | €1.70 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.94) | €1.39 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 (€2.50) | €1.38 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (€2.22) | €2.27 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (€0.86) | €1.03 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,367 (€1,582) | €965 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £832 (€963) | €672 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (€189) | €178 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (€1,191) | €630 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £915 (€1,059) | €483 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £156 (€181) | €100 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | £340 (€393) | €431 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (€83) | €122 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.36 (€6) | €4.99 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 26% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £49 (€57) | €94 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €35 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (€62) | €91 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (€63) | €130 | - 51% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,837 (€26,436) | €20,723 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.43) | €1.45 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€69) | €34 | + 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €20 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.90 (€3.36) | €8 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (€87) | €99 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.74 (€3.17) | €5.45 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (€1.57) | €3.61 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.57 (€2.98) | €3.88 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (€2.09) | €1.61 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (€1.73) | €2.34 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€27) | €39 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €16 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€116) | €94 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€62) | €58 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (€3.07) | €1.45 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (€4.38) | €4.61 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £295 (€341) | €447 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (€0.23) | €0.18 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€41) | €48 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€11) | €5.29 | + 103% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,605 (£3,114) in Southend-on-Sea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
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