Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €13 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.44 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (€4.89) | €4.32 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (€0.90) | €1.42 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.75 (€3.22) | €4.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.25) | €1.96 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.30 (€6) | €5.62 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (€2.22) | €1.75 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.95) | €1.56 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.21 (€2.59) | €1.56 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (€2.25) | €2.26 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (€0.87) | €1.49 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,367 (€1,603) | €1,165 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £832 (€975) | €730 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (€192) | €185 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (€1,206) | €638 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £915 (€1,073) | €484 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £156 (€183) | €100 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £18 (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £340 (€398) | €431 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (€84) | €122 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.36 (€6) | €4.73 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 17% 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 (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (€63) | €88 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (€64) | €133 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,837 (€26,776) | €20,882 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (€1.46) | €1.52 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 (€73) | €33 | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.90 (€3.40) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (€75) | €99 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.74 (€3.22) | €5.09 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (€1.59) | €3.61 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.57 (€3.02) | €3.88 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (€2.11) | €1.61 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (€1.75) | €2.34 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| 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) | €41 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€26) | €16 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€117) | €94 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€63) | €57 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (€3.11) | €1.41 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (€4.44) | €4.40 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £295 (€346) | €444 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (€0.23) | €0.18 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€41) | €50 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€11) | €5.26 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 224 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €4,375 (£3,731) in Southend-on-Sea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,700 in Verona.
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