Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£14) | £13 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (£4.72) | £4.26 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (£1.26) | £1.20 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (£3.17) | £3.63 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (£2.59) | £2.28 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.34 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (£1.94) | £2.13 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (£1.49) | £0.89 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (£1.33) | £1.97 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.61) | £10 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (£1.97) | £2.36 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (£1.49) | £1.04 | + 43% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Italy is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (£1,655) | £1,997 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (£1,086) | £1,637 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (£169) | £229 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (£1,005) | £1,818 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (£681) | £1,060 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (£111) | £190 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£23) | £26 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (£286) | £324 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (£112) | £83 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £16 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (£66) | £73 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £32 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£77) | £81 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (£100) | £83 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (£26,391) | £25,126 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (£1.58) | £1.44 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£32) | £85 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£9) | £5.04 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (£90) | £74 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (£5.44) | £4.77 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (£3.59) | £1.97 | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (£3.00) | £3.78 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (£2.87) | £2.39 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (£2.48) | £1.77 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £14 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £40 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£16) | £19 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (£67) | £124 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (£64) | £69 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (£1.55) | £3.71 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (£4.61) | £5.75 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (£709) | £537 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (£0.29) | £0.28 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (£48) | £35 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.13) | £14 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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