Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.80 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (£3.66) | £3.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.03) | £0.84 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (£2.85) | £2.31 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (£1.65) | £1.95 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.59) | £4.09 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (£1.51) | £1.86 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.12) | £0.94 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (£1.11) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.58) | £8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (£1.60) | £1.93 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (£1.13) | £0.98 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (£1,105) | £1,894 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €931 (£782) | £1,417 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (£98) | £139 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €812 (£682) | £1,148 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (£517) | £951 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (£73) | £118 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £24 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (£283) | £320 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£92) | £81 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (£4.12) | £6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (£72) | £68 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (£26) | £30 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£74) | £70 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£97) | £74 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (£19,197) | £19,748 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (£1.31) | £1.27 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£30) | £87 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £4.18 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (£68) | £87 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (£5.06) | £3.20 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (£2.71) | £1.54 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (£2.24) | £3.27 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (£1.91) | £1.68 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (£1.54) | £1.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£31) | £29 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £20 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (£80) | £113 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£53) | £57 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£7) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 (£1.24) | £3.01 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (£4.20) | £4.66 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (£374) | £393 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.11 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£50) | £36 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (£4.53) | £11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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