Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | £15 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (£4.68) | £3.96 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (£1.32) | £1.12 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (£3.62) | £3.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (£3.21) | £2.59 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £4.93 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (£2.02) | £2.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (£1.41) | £0.91 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.64 (£1.40) | £1.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (£2.17) | £2.22 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (£1.30) | £1.13 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,449 (£1,235) | £2,613 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €937 (£799) | £1,930 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (£120) | £172 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 (£851) | £1,597 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (£623) | £1,224 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (£111) | £136 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £26 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (£251) | £269 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (£119) | £98 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (£38) | £35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£87) | £81 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£103) | £85 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,913 (£24,646) | £27,498 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (£1.52) | £1.41 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (£33) | £105 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.28 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (£13) | £8 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (£90) | £72 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (£4.81) | £3.86 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (£3.32) | £2.18 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (£2.92) | £4.76 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (£1.75) | £2.28 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (£1.48) | £1.95 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£35) | £40 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£15) | £23 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (£78) | £110 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (£55) | £66 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (£1.98) | £3.85 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (£4.43) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (£577) | £427 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£44) | £44 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.19) | £15 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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