Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £5.94 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (£3.99) | £3.34 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (£1.12) | £0.91 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (£3.02) | £2.74 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (£2.09) | £2.17 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.93) | £3.78 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (£1.87) | £2.09 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (£1.37) | £0.87 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (£1.15) | £1.97 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.82) | £8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (£1.61) | £1.98 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (£1.20) | £1.12 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (£1,243) | £2,164 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €947 (£812) | £1,621 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (£171) | £166 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (£745) | £1,448 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €615 (£527) | £1,033 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (£126) | £146 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £26 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (£307) | £300 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (£123) | £99 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (£3.90) | £7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£64) | £67 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£73) | £77 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (£101) | £80 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,487 (£21,833) | £22,862 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (£1.55) | £1.63 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£30) | £98 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£8) | £3.55 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (£64) | £81 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.37 (£4.60) | £2.59 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 (£2.68) | £1.77 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (£2.44) | £3.51 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (£1.86) | £1.95 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (£1.43) | £1.54 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £14 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£35) | £34 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (£48) | £117 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (£1.42) | £3.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (£4.34) | £5.09 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (£498) | £567 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | £0.14 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (£42) | £38 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.83 (£5.00) | £12 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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