Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (£4.56) | £3.44 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (£1.26) | £1.11 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (£3.31) | £3.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (£2.16) | £1.92 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.70) | £4.23 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (£1.93) | £2.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (£1.57) | £0.94 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.34) | £1.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (£1.93) | £2.25 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.11 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (£1,032) | £2,055 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (£713) | £1,348 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (£139) | £218 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (£693) | £1,168 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (£581) | £817 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (£92) | £133 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£19) | £26 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (£249) | £306 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (£123) | £93 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.43) | £6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (£63) | £63 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £68 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (£95) | £70 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 (£23,694) | £25,545 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (£1.62) | £1.52 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£32) | £91 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £4.12 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £11 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (£75) | £112 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (£4.71) | £3.78 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (£3.25) | £1.71 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.85) | £3.49 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (£2.08) | £2.13 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (£2.14) | £1.81 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £14 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £37 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £19 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (£69) | £153 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (£68) | £58 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (£1.70) | £3.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (£4.25) | £4.90 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (£598) | £412 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (£0.31) | £0.10 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (£54) | £34 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (£4.90) | £13 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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