- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.60 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (£3.80) | £3.66 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (£1.13) | £0.86 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (£3.34) | £2.64 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (£1.95) | £1.95 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.45) | £4.51 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (£1.80) | £1.98 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.17) | £0.85 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (£1.16) | £1.79 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£7) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.79 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (£1.09) | £0.90 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,349 (£1,185) | £1,792 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (£791) | £1,182 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (£108) | £157 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €785 (£690) | £1,081 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (£488) | £745 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (£106) | £149 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £21 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (£339) | £333 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (£108) | £82 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.77 (£4.19) | £7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £65 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£79) | £69 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (£105) | £74 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,383 (£17,908) | £18,396 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (£1.31) | £1.21 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £100 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.26 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (£73) | £69 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.94 (£4.34) | £3.29 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (£3.01) | £1.61 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (£2.70) | £3.25 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (£1.93) | £1.76 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (£1.74) | £1.51 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £31 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (£58) | £121 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£55) | £55 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (£1.38) | £2.97 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (£4.37) | £4.38 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (£420) | £408 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.14 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (£51) | £45 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (£4.63) | £10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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